ArticleThe South African journal of physiotherapy2015
The effect of a workstation chair and computer screen height adjustment on neck and upper back musculoskeletal pain and sitting comfort in office workers.
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- Cardiac autonomic profile, perceived stress and environmental comfort in healthy employees during remote and in-office work.Scientific reports · 2024Article
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- Impact of viewing conditions on the performance assessment of different computer monitors used for dental diagnostics.Imaging science in dentistry · 2021Article
- Time to re-think our strategy with musculoskeletal disorders and workstation ergonomics.The South African journal of physiotherapy · 2021Article
- Myoelectric Activity of IndividualThe international journal of occupational and environmental medicine · 2019Article
- Frequency of neck and shoulder pain and use of adjustable computer workstation among bankers.Pakistan journal of medical sciencesArticle
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2 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
aimsTo assess the effect of a vertical height adjustment of the chair and visual display unit (VDU) on work-related upper quadrant musculoskeletal pain (WRUQMP) and sitting comfort in office workers. The upper quadrant refers to the occiput, cervical and upper thoracic spine, including the clavicles and scapulae.
methodsA single subject (
resultsBoth the mean and variance in pain intensity decreased after the workstation intervention. A deterioration in sitting comfort was noted.
conclusionThe vertical height adjustment of the chair and visual display unit may have contributed to a decrease in work-related upper quadrant musculoskeletal pain in this subject. This safe, economical workstation intervention may be a practical management option for the computer user suffering from work-related upper quadrant musculoskeletal pain. Further research into the measurement of comfort whilst sitting at a computer workstation is recommended.
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