An analysis of posture, muscle activity and keyboard dynamics in computer users with and without work-related neck and upper limb disorders

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An analysis of posture, muscle activity and keyboard dynamics in computer users with and without work-related neck and upper limb disorders

Computer technology has advanced rapidly in the past few decades and computers have become a very important and powerful tool in our everyday lives. Prolonged computer use by office workers has been reported to result in an increased risk of developing Work-related Neck and Upper Limb Disorders (WRN...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Szeto, Pui Yuk Grace
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English
Published:	Curtin University 2003
Subjects:	occupational risk factors WRNULD work-related muscle pain musculoskeletal discomfort static posture
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/2139

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