Effects of using a document holder when typing on head excursion and neck muscle activity among computer users with and without neck pain
Purpose. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of using a document holder while typing on head excursion and neck muscle activity among computer users with and without neck pain. Method. An experimental study including 52 individuals with (n = 26) and without (n = 26) neck pain was cond...
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| description | Purpose. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of using a document holder while typing on head excursion
and neck muscle activity among computer users with and without neck pain. Method. An experimental study including 52
individuals with (n = 26) and without (n = 26) neck pain was conducted. Head excursion and neck muscle activity were
measured using an accelerometer and surface electromyography, respectively. Two-way analysis of variance was conducted
to examine the effects of using a document holder between computer users with and without neck pain. Results. The results
demonstrated a decrease in head excursion (p <0.001) and muscle activity of both the right and left upper trapezius and
the left lower trapezius and right anterior deltoid (p <0.05) with the use of a document holder. Computer users with neck
pain had significantly (p <0.001) higher right lower trapezius muscle activity compared to the group without neck pain.
Conclusion. The results of the study supported the use of a document holder to assist in decreasing head excursion and neck
muscle activity. The use of a document holder while typing may be beneficial in preventing repetitive strain injuries among
computer users. |
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| spelling | intimal-12632019-01-23T08:55:15Z http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/1263/ Effects of using a document holder when typing on head excursion and neck muscle activity among computer users with and without neck pain Subramaniam, Ambusam Davinder Kaur, Ajit Singh R Medicine (General) RC Internal medicine Purpose. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of using a document holder while typing on head excursion and neck muscle activity among computer users with and without neck pain. Method. An experimental study including 52 individuals with (n = 26) and without (n = 26) neck pain was conducted. Head excursion and neck muscle activity were measured using an accelerometer and surface electromyography, respectively. Two-way analysis of variance was conducted to examine the effects of using a document holder between computer users with and without neck pain. Results. The results demonstrated a decrease in head excursion (p <0.001) and muscle activity of both the right and left upper trapezius and the left lower trapezius and right anterior deltoid (p <0.05) with the use of a document holder. Computer users with neck pain had significantly (p <0.001) higher right lower trapezius muscle activity compared to the group without neck pain. Conclusion. The results of the study supported the use of a document holder to assist in decreasing head excursion and neck muscle activity. The use of a document holder while typing may be beneficial in preventing repetitive strain injuries among computer users. Taylor & Francis 2019 Article PeerReviewed text en http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/1263/1/Effects%20of%20using%20a%20document%20holder%20when%20typing%20on%20head%20excursion%20and%20neck%20muscle%20activity%20among%20computer%20users%20with%20and%20without%20neck%20pain.pdf Subramaniam, Ambusam and Davinder Kaur, Ajit Singh (2019) Effects of using a document holder when typing on head excursion and neck muscle activity among computer users with and without neck pain. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics. ISSN 1080-3548 |
| spellingShingle | R Medicine (General) RC Internal medicine Subramaniam, Ambusam Davinder Kaur, Ajit Singh Effects of using a document holder when typing on head excursion and neck muscle activity among computer users with and without neck pain |
| title | Effects of using a document holder when typing on head excursion and neck muscle activity
among computer users with and without neck pain |
| title_full | Effects of using a document holder when typing on head excursion and neck muscle activity
among computer users with and without neck pain |
| title_fullStr | Effects of using a document holder when typing on head excursion and neck muscle activity
among computer users with and without neck pain |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of using a document holder when typing on head excursion and neck muscle activity
among computer users with and without neck pain |
| title_short | Effects of using a document holder when typing on head excursion and neck muscle activity
among computer users with and without neck pain |
| title_sort | effects of using a document holder when typing on head excursion and neck muscle activity
among computer users with and without neck pain |
| topic | R Medicine (General) RC Internal medicine |
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