Foot-transmitted vibration self-reported discomfort
Researchers:
Dr. Katie Goggins, Dr. Tammy Eger, Dr. Marco Tarabini, Flavia Marrone, Carlotta Massotti, Taryn Thompson, Dawson O’Hara
Occupational foot-transmitted vibration (FTV) exposure is common in industries like mining, construction, and agriculture, often leading to acute and chronic injuries. Vibration assessments require technical expertise and equipment which can be costly for employers to perform. Alternatively, researchers have observed that self-reported discomfort can be used as an effective indicator of injury risk. This study aimed to investigate the effect of standing FTV exposure on self-reported ratings of discomfort, and whether these subjective ratings differed by body area and exposure frequency.