The effect of police cruiser restraint cage configuration on shoulder discomfort, muscular demands, upper limb postures, and task performance during simulated police patrol
We compare current and modified police cruiser restraint cage configurations. Bilateral shoulder discomfort was reduced while typing directly in front of the body. Location of the laptop in front of the user allows more neutral shoulder postures. Reduced discomfort is likely driven by postures, not muscle demands. Reduced discomfort results may have implications for future police car designs.
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