Alternative Input Devices and Ergonomic Interventions

Biomechanical Modeling and Characterization

Clinical Research: Screening Tools, Treatment, and Rehabilitation

Ergonomic Exposure Assessment, Work Postures, and Anthropometry

Ergonomics Programs

Vision Ergonomics

LLNL Internal Reports

Media Coverage


Alternative Input Devices and Ergonomic Interventions

Tittiranonda, P., Burastero, S., Rempel, D., Armstrong, T. "The Effects of an Adjustable Keyboard on Subjective Preference and Wrist Joint Motion"—Ergonomics. 1996 (submitted)

Tittiranonda, P. "Workplace Evaluation of an Adjustable Keyboard"—National Ergonomics Exposition and Conferences. Los Angeles, California. October 16–18, 1996

Burastero, S., Tittiranonda, P., Wei, E., Rempel, D. "Effects of Alternative Keyboards on VDT Users with Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders"—Proceedings of the 25th International Congress on Occupational Health. Stockholm, Sweden. Sept. 1996

Rempel, D., Tittiranonda, P., Hudes, M., Burastero, S., So, Y. "Clinical Trial of two Keyboards in Computer Users with Hand Pain"—Proceedings of the International Congress on Occupational Health. Stockholm, Sweden. Sept. 1996

Tittiranonda, P., Burastero, S., Wei, E., Rempel, D. "Three Month Clinical Prospective Intervention Study Using Four Keyboards"—Proceedings of the Second Marconi Input Device Research Conference. Marshall, California. Jan. 1996

Tittiranonda, P., Burastero, S., Rempel, D. "The Effects of Ergonomic Interventions on the Clinical Course of Cumulative Trauma Disorders"—Department of Energy Safety and Health Meeting. Denver, Colorado. Oct. 1995

Burastero, S. "Research Issues in Ergonomic Interventional Studies"—International Conference on Disorders of the Upper Extremities. San Francisco, California. Dec. 1994

Burastero, S., Tittiranonda, P., Chen, C., Shih, M., Rempel, D. "Ergonomic Evaluation of Alternative Computer Keyboards"—Proceedings of the Work With Display Units Conference. Milan, Italy. Oct. 1994

Chen, C., Burastero, S., Tittiranonda, P., Hollerbach, K., et al. "Quantitative Evaluation of Wrist Posture and Typing Performance: A Comparative Study of Four Computer Keyboards"—Proceedings of the Human Factors Society and Ergonomics 38th Annual Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee. Oct. 1994

Tittiranonda, P., Burastero, S., Hollerbach, K. "Clinical and Ergonomic Evaluation of Alternative Keyboards"—LLNL Technical Women's Symposium. San Ramon, California. Oct. 1994

Tittiranonda, P., Burastero, S., Rempel, D. "Ergonomic Evaluation of the Apple Adjustable Keyboard"—Proceedings of the 12th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association. Toronto, Canada. Aug. 1994

Tittiranonda, P., Burastero, S., Rempel, D. "Postural Analysis and User's Evaluation of Alternative Keyboards"—Silicon Valley Ergonomics Conference and Exposition (Ergocon). San Jose, California. May 1994

Tittiranonda, P., Burastero, S., Rempel, D. "The Effects of Ergonomic Interventions on the Clinical Course of Cumulative Trauma Disorders"—American Public Health Association 121st Annual Meeting. San Francisco, California. Oct. 1993

Burastero, et al. "Alternative Input Technologies" Issues in Ergonomics—7th Annual UCSF Occupational Safety and Health Summer Institute. San Francisco, California. Aug. 1993

Biomechanical Modeling and Characterization

Van Vorhis, R.L., Hollister, A.M., Hollerbach, K. "Joint Coordinate System (JCS) Application for Different Joint Mechanisms: Comparison of Actual and JCS Axes' Rotation and Translations," Summer ASME Bioengineering Conference, Symposium on Joint Mechanics, Sun River, Oregon. June 11–15, 1997 (submitted)

Hollerbach, K., Hollister, A., Van Vorhis, R., Burastero, S. "Errors In Using Two Dimensional Methods To Measure Motion About An Offset Revolute"—National Institute of Occupational Health, Denmark sponsored: Risk Assessment for Musculoskeletal Disorders, Nordic Satellite Symposium. Copenhagen, Denmark. Sept. 1996

Van Vorhis, R., Hollerbach, K., Hollister, A., Tittiranonda, P., Burastero, S., "Kinematic Measurements About Wrist Functional Anatomic Axes—Validation Of Mechanical Wrist Phantom For Ergonomic Motion Studies"—National Institute of Occupational Health, Denmark sponsored: Risk Assessment for Musculoskeletal Disorders, Nordic Satellite Symposium. Copenhagen, Denmark. Sept. 1996

Hollerbach, K., Hollister, A., Van Vorhis, R., "Errors In Applying The Screw Deviation Method To Calculate General Motion Produced By Single Degree Of Freedom Mechanisms"—4th International Symposium of 3-D Analysis of Human Movement. Grenoble, France. July 1996

Hollerbach, et al. "Offset Hinges in the Wrist Joint: Model Prediction and Verification"—American Society of Biomechanical Engineering O

Clinical Research: Screening Tools, Treatment, and Rehabilitation

Burastero, S. "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome—Screening and Survey Methodology" —Northern California Industrial Hygiene Forum, Feb. 1995

Washington, I., Shih, M., Tittiranonda, P., Burastero, S. "Reliability of the Nerve Conduction Monitor in Repeated Measures of Median and Ulnar Nerve Latencies"—Human Factors Society and Ergonomics 38th Annual Meeting Proceedings. Nashville, Tennessee. Oct. 1994

Burastero, S., Tittiranonda, P., Rempel, D., So, Y. "Comparison of Vibrometry with Nerve Conduction Testing in the Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome"—American Public Health Association 121st Annual Meeting. San Francisco, California. Oct. 1993

Pereira, S., Burastero, S., Tittiranonda, P. "Accuracy of the Electroneurometer in the Measurement of Motor and Sensory Latencies of the Median and Ulnar Nerve"—American Public Health Association 121st Annual Meeting. San Francisco, California. Oct. 1993

Burastero, S., Tittiranonda, P., So, Y., Rempel, D. "Comparison of Vibrometry with EMG in the Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome"—23rd International Congress of Occupational Health. Nice, France. Sept. 1993

Burastero, S. "Managing VDT-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders"—American Occupational Health Conference 1993. Atlanta, Georgia. April 1993

Burastero, et al. "Screening Tests for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome"—Pacific Rim Conference, Occupational and Environmental Health Issues in Newly Industrialized Nations. Bangkok, Thailand. Nov. 1991

Ergonomic Exposure Assessment, Work Postures, and Anthropometry

Pereira, W., Van Vorhis, R. and Burastero, S. "Exposure Assessment of Taubman Pianists"—International Ergonomics Association Conferences. Tampere, Finland. 1997 (accepted)

Tittiranonda, P., Burastero, S., Wei, E., Rempel, D. "Workplace Factors, Anthropometry and Musculoskeletal Discomfort Among VDT Users"—1996 American Industrial Hygiene Association Conference. Washington D.C. May 1996

Tittiranonda, P., Burastero, S., Wei, E. and Rempel, S. "Work Postures and Musculoskeletal Discomfort Among VDT Users"—Department of Energy Safety and Health Meeting. Denver, Colorado. 1995

Tittiranonda, P., Burastero, S., Wei, E. and Rempel, S. "Work Postures and Musculoskeletal Discomfort Among VDT Workers at LLNL"—Proceedings of Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders Scientific Conference. Montreal, Canada. Sept. 1995

Ergonomics Programs

Burastero, S. "A Medically-Based Ergonomics Program at LLNL"—University of
Michigan / UCSF. Dec. 1993

Burastero, S. "Studies of Keyboard Users at LLNL."—DOE Safety Conference, San Diego, California. Oct. 1993

Burastero, S., Tittiranonda, P, Coward, T., Bommarito, P., et al. "The Ergonomics Program at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory"—Proceedings of the Human Factors Society and Ergonomics 37th Annual Meeting. Seattle, Washington. Oct. 1993

Burastero, S. "Ergonomics Research Agenda in Construction"—National Conference on Ergonomics, Safety and Health in Construction, Washington, D.C. Aug. 1993

Burastero, S., "The LLNL Ergonomics Program"—5th Annual UCSF Occupational Safety and Health Summer Institute. San Francisco, California. 1992

Burastero, S. "Ergonomic Research Update"—DOE Safety and Health Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Oct. 1992

Vision Ergonomics

Wei, E., Burastero, S., Lo, C., Shih, M., Bommarito, P. "A Case Series of Patients Presenting to a Workplace VDT Vision Ergonomics Clinic"—Proceedings of the American Industrial Hygiene Conference. Washington D.C. May 1996

Lo, C., Shih, M., Burastero, S., Bommarito, P. "Computer Specific Task Lenses and Patient Symptomatology: A Descriptive Study of Presbyopic Patients Presenting to an Occupational Vision Clinic"—1995 (submitted 1996)

"Task- Specific Computer Lenses and Patient Symptomatology: A Descriptive Study of Presbyopic Patients Presenting to an Occupational Vision Clinic"—Department of Energy Safety and Health Meeting. Denver, Colorado. Nov. 1995

Burastero, S., Lo, C., Shih, M., Tittiranonda, P., Bommarito, P. "A Case Series of Patients Presenting to a Workplace VDT Vision Ergonomics Clinic"—Proceedings of the 12th Congress of the International Ergonomic Association. Toronto. August 1994

Bommarito, P., Burastero, S. " A Descriptive Study of Wearers of Prescription VDT Lenses"—Silicon Valley Ergonomics Conference and Exposition (ERGOCON). San Jose, California. May 1994

Laverence Livermore National Laboratories Internal Reports

Burastero, S. Tittiranonda, P, Van Vorhis. "The Effects of Ergonomically Designed Computer Keyboards on Cumulative Trauma Disorders"— UCRL# LR-113717-95 (93-ERP-140). Laboratory Directed Research and Development Program. FY1995

Burastero, S. "Evaluation of Ergonomically Designed Computer Keyboards"— UCRL# 53689-93. Laboratory Directed Research and Development Program. FY1993

Burastero, S. " Vibrometry—A Screening Tool for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome"— UCRL# 53689-93. Laboratory Directed Research and Development Program. FY1993

Burastero S., Tittiranonda, P., Noonan, K., Spickard, J., Rempel, D., and So, Y. "Vibrometry: A Potential Screening Tool for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome"—UCRL# 53689-92. Laboratory Directed Research and Development Program. FY1992

Media Coverage

"Ergonomics," Night Beat Extra, KRON-TV, May 9, 1996
Minimal Ergonomics Standards

"Ergonomics," KRON-TV, Sept. 4, 1995
LLNL Ergonomics Research

"Ergonomics," CNBC-TV, Sept. 1, 1995
RSI, Ergonomics Research @ LLNL

"Radical Keyboards," KCRA-TV, Aug. 31, 1995
RSI, Stress-Related Injuries

Jeffers, M., "Labs Should Be Free To Pursue Research Projects, Baker Says," The Valley Times, Aug. 26, 1995

Weisman, J., "Livermore Labs Plans To Start Developing Health Technology," The Valley Times, Aug. 26, 1995

"Health: Military Might Meets Medicine," Bay TV News, Bay-TV, Aug. 25, 1995
CHT, ECTR Camera, Tissue Welding

Yano, G., "Lab Signs Three Medical Research CRADAs," LLNL NewsLine, 1995

Cassady, C. "Ergonomic Issues are Expensive, yet Solutions are Elusive," NewsLine, March 17, 1995

"Ergonomic Keyboards," Future Watch, CNN-TV November 26, 1994
Ergonomic Keyboards

 

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