Are school children using standing desks at risk of musculoskeletal discomfort? Evidence from a field study of school children

Background: The increased rate of tablet and computer use at school and during leisure time has meant that children are spending more time sedentary in undesirable postures, which is thought to be related to a high prevalence of musculoskeletal discomfort such as neck and back pain in children. (1,...

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Main Authors: Parry, Sharon, Ee, Joyln, IR de Oloveira, Beatriz, Howie, Erin, McVeigh, Joanne, Straker, Leon
Format: Conference Paper
Published: 2018
Online Access:https://www.ergonomics.org.au/documents/item/447
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/75293