@article{ART003335309},
author={Shin, Do Hwan and Cho, Gyu-Sun},
title={Study Design for Quantifying Workload and Shoulder–Upper-Arm Musculoskeletal Load in Dog Groomers’ Post-Bath Drying Tasks- With an Emphasis on Blow-Drying and Final Drying Stages-},
journal={Industry Promotion Research},
issn={2466-1139},
year={2026},
volume={11},
number={2},
pages={91-100},
doi={10.21186/IPR.2026.11.2.091}
TY - JOUR
AU - Shin, Do Hwan
AU - Cho, Gyu-Sun
TI - Study Design for Quantifying Workload and Shoulder–Upper-Arm Musculoskeletal Load in Dog Groomers’ Post-Bath Drying Tasks- With an Emphasis on Blow-Drying and Final Drying Stages-
JO - Industry Promotion Research
PY - 2026
VL - 11
IS - 2
PB - Industrial Promotion Institute
SP - 91
EP - 100
SN - 2466-1139
AB - This study proposes a process-structure–based ergonomic framework to quantify musculoskeletal load in dog grooming bathing tasks, focusing on post-bath drying and final drying processes characterized by sustained arm elevation and static upper-arm use during tool handling. A structured survey was conducted with 30 professional dog groomers, and on-site video recordings were obtained from six participants for observational analysis. The bathing task was organized into six sequential processes: transition, bathing/fixation, shampooing, rinsing, post-bath drying, and final drying. Using video-based work sampling, exposure indicators—including arm elevation, static tool holding, trunk flexion, and asymmetric posture—were quantified within the temporal workflow. RULA and OWAS were applied to evaluate upper-limb and whole-body load across processes. Preliminary application identified post-bath drying and final drying as concentrated load phases, with RULA scores ranging from 5 to 7 and OWAS classified within AC2–AC4. These processes involved prolonged arm elevation and concurrent trunk flexion, indicating combined upper-limb and whole-body load accumulation. The findings suggest that musculoskeletal risk in dog grooming emerges from cumulative exposure embedded within the process structure rather than from isolated postures. This study presents a foundational ergonomic protocol for service-based manual work and provides a basis for future research incorporating larger samples and physiological validation using electromyography (EMG).
KW - dog groomer;bathing task;post-bath drying;upper-arm elevation;static muscle use;RULA·OWAS
DO - 10.21186/IPR.2026.11.2.091
ER -
Shin, Do Hwan and Cho, Gyu-Sun. (2026). Study Design for Quantifying Workload and Shoulder–Upper-Arm Musculoskeletal Load in Dog Groomers’ Post-Bath Drying Tasks- With an Emphasis on Blow-Drying and Final Drying Stages-. Industry Promotion Research, 11(2), 91-100.
Shin, Do Hwan and Cho, Gyu-Sun. 2026, "Study Design for Quantifying Workload and Shoulder–Upper-Arm Musculoskeletal Load in Dog Groomers’ Post-Bath Drying Tasks- With an Emphasis on Blow-Drying and Final Drying Stages-", Industry Promotion Research, vol.11, no.2 pp.91-100. Available from: doi:10.21186/IPR.2026.11.2.091
Shin, Do Hwan, Cho, Gyu-Sun "Study Design for Quantifying Workload and Shoulder–Upper-Arm Musculoskeletal Load in Dog Groomers’ Post-Bath Drying Tasks- With an Emphasis on Blow-Drying and Final Drying Stages-" Industry Promotion Research 11.2 pp.91-100 (2026) : 91.
Shin, Do Hwan, Cho, Gyu-Sun. Study Design for Quantifying Workload and Shoulder–Upper-Arm Musculoskeletal Load in Dog Groomers’ Post-Bath Drying Tasks- With an Emphasis on Blow-Drying and Final Drying Stages-. 2026; 11(2), 91-100. Available from: doi:10.21186/IPR.2026.11.2.091
Shin, Do Hwan and Cho, Gyu-Sun. "Study Design for Quantifying Workload and Shoulder–Upper-Arm Musculoskeletal Load in Dog Groomers’ Post-Bath Drying Tasks- With an Emphasis on Blow-Drying and Final Drying Stages-" Industry Promotion Research 11, no.2 (2026) : 91-100.doi: 10.21186/IPR.2026.11.2.091
Shin, Do Hwan; Cho, Gyu-Sun. Study Design for Quantifying Workload and Shoulder–Upper-Arm Musculoskeletal Load in Dog Groomers’ Post-Bath Drying Tasks- With an Emphasis on Blow-Drying and Final Drying Stages-. Industry Promotion Research, 11(2), 91-100. doi: 10.21186/IPR.2026.11.2.091
Shin, Do Hwan; Cho, Gyu-Sun. Study Design for Quantifying Workload and Shoulder–Upper-Arm Musculoskeletal Load in Dog Groomers’ Post-Bath Drying Tasks- With an Emphasis on Blow-Drying and Final Drying Stages-. Industry Promotion Research. 2026; 11(2) 91-100. doi: 10.21186/IPR.2026.11.2.091
Shin, Do Hwan, Cho, Gyu-Sun. Study Design for Quantifying Workload and Shoulder–Upper-Arm Musculoskeletal Load in Dog Groomers’ Post-Bath Drying Tasks- With an Emphasis on Blow-Drying and Final Drying Stages-. 2026; 11(2), 91-100. Available from: doi:10.21186/IPR.2026.11.2.091
Shin, Do Hwan and Cho, Gyu-Sun. "Study Design for Quantifying Workload and Shoulder–Upper-Arm Musculoskeletal Load in Dog Groomers’ Post-Bath Drying Tasks- With an Emphasis on Blow-Drying and Final Drying Stages-" Industry Promotion Research 11, no.2 (2026) : 91-100.doi: 10.21186/IPR.2026.11.2.091
