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Good vibrations : do electrical therapeutic massagers work? / Deana McDonagh... [et al.]

Health, leisure and beauty activities are increasing in popularity, with a particular emphasis on self-help and alternative health practices. One product type that has increased sales with this expansion is the hand-held electric massager. There are products thta use vibration as a means of alleviating muscular strains and pains, as well as promoting relaxation. Paradoxically, these products are extremely popular as gifts, but are soon discarded. A multi-disciplinary research team was commissioned by a British manufacturer of electrical consumer products to investigate user attitudes and perceptions of existing massagers, to identify areas of user dissatisfaction

En: Ergonomics. - London and Washington. - Vol. 48, nº 6, 15 May 2005 ; p. 680-691

1. Ergonomía . 2. Vibraciones . 3. Diseño . 4. Diseño de productos . 5. Nuevas tecnologías . 6. Evaluación de resultados . 7. Aparatos eléctricos . I. McDonagh, Deana . II. Título. III. Título: Ergonomics.