Contact Pressure on Hands during the Use of Pruning Shears

Pressure data is in kPa, by hand region, and for each subject. Values were obtained by the peak pressure at each cut (three cuts) for each pruning model (A, B, and C). The data was collected with Tekscan Grip Versatek Wireless System at 50Hz. The sensors were attached to a thin textile glove (helanca glove). Since it is an unimanual task, only the right-hand data is available. Only male, adults (18 to 29 years old), right-handed and able-bodied subjects performed the activities. No one reported MSDs symptoms up to 12 months prior the experiment.