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Amplitude-domain (RMS, mean, median, peak) and frequency-domain (MNF, MDF) parameters were analyzed using repeated-measures ANOVA with post-hoc tests.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      No significant differences were observed among conditions for the biceps, triceps, or trapezius (p\u2009&gt;\u20090.05). However, significant differences were found for all wrist flexor parameters: RMS (F\u2009=\u200928.41, p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001, \u03b7\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.686), mean amplitude (F\u2009=\u200927.49, p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001, \u03b7\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.647), median amplitude (F\u2009=\u200919.04, p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001, \u03b7\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.576), peak amplitude (F\u2009=\u200911.45, p\u2009=\u20090.001, \u03b7\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.417), MNF (F\u2009=\u20098.10, p\u2009=\u20090.002, \u03b7\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.366), and MDF (F\u2009=\u200917.25, p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001, \u03b7\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.497). Post-hoc analyses indicated significantly lower wrist flexor activity with the ergonomic tool versus both conventional methods, with no differences between the hose and nozzle.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The ergonomic tool substantially reduced wrist flexor demand during laboratory tasks, likely through improved forearm support and load distribution. Field studies with agricultural workers and extended durations are needed before broader occupational recommendations can be made.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1177\/10519815261472853","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,8,3]],"date-time":"2026-08-03T13:39:33Z","timestamp":1785764373000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/sage-journals-update-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Designing an ergonomic watering tool and electromyographic assessment of its effect on the upper limb muscle activity"],"prefix":"10.1177","author":[{"given":"Niloufar","family":"Golzadeh","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-1616-0928","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Amir Salar","family":"Jafarpisheh","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences"},{"name":"University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Mohsen","family":"Vahedi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Reza","family":"Osqueizadeh","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"179","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,8,3]]},"reference":[{"key":"e_1_3_3_2_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1007\/978-1-4939-0612-3"},{"key":"e_1_3_3_3_2","unstructured":"World Health Organization. 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