Effects of heel cushioning elements in safety shoes on muscle–physiological parameters

• Published in: International journal of industrial ergonomics Vol. 46; pp. 12 - 18
• Main Authors: Huebner, Agnes, Schenk, Philipp, Grassme, Roland, Anders, Christoph
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 01.03.2015; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: Back; Body weight; Cushioning element; Ergonomics; Heel insert; Human factors research; Muscle; Muscle strain level; Muscles; Physiology; Product design; Product safety; Protective equipment; Safety; Safety shoe; Shoes & boots; ST; Safety shoe; Muscle strain level; LO; BF; TA; RA; ICO; OE; VL; Heel insert; VM; Back; Cushioning element; MF; Muscle; OI; GC; CMAPD

Safety shoe designs are primarily based on safety requirements. But all-day comfort should not be luxury: Heel strike associated impact loads on joints need to be compensated by active muscular effort and safety shoes should support this protective function of muscle activation. In 10 healthy men, 1...