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The device validity, intra-test reliability, and test-retest reliability of the LIDO WorkSETTM (Loredan Biomedical, West Sacramento, California) was studied. Subjects were 30 healthy incumbent workers at a manufacturing and warehousing facility. The results of this study demonstrate a very high degree of device validity in terms of torque measurements, power, and work. In addition, the test protocols were found to be reliable on an intra-test and inter-test basis. Finally, inter-test comparisons were found to be stable over time.
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Matheson, L.N., Mangseth, G., Segal, J.H. et al. Validity and reliability of a new device to simulate upper extremity work demands. J Occup Rehab 2, 109–122 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01077183
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