ERGONOMIC LOAD, OXIDATIVE STRESS, AND BIOCHEMICAL FATIGUE AMONG INDUSTRIAL WORKERS. A MECHANISTIC LITERATURE REVIEW

AUTHORS :
Ahmed Adel Mansour KAMAR, Ioannis MAVROUDIS, Alin-Stelian CIOBÎCĂ, Manuela PĂDURARIU

ABSTRACT :

Industrial work frequently involves repetitive movement, static postures, forceful exertions, vibration, and heat—factors that elevate ergonomic load. Emerging evidence suggests these biomechanical exposures precipitate reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, oxidative stress, and downstream biochemical fatigue, potentially mediating the pathway to musculoskeletal disorders and performance decline.


KEYWORDS :
antioxidant enzymes, biochemical fatigue, biomechanics, ergonomic load, fatigue biomarkers, industrial workers, musculoskeletal disorders, occupational health, oxidative stress, reactive oxygen species