The effect of individually adjusted workstations on upper quadrant posture and muscle activity in school children

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The effect of individually adjusted workstations on upper quadrant posture and muscle activity in school children

Evidence suggests there is increasing use of computers by children and poor workstation designs for children. This laboratory study investigated the effect of adjusting computer display height and desk height on upper quadrant posture and muscle activity. Thirty three children aged 4–17 years worked...

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Main Authors:	Straker, Leon, Briggs, Andrew, Greig, A.
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	IOS Press 2002
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/38248

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