Poor sitting posture and a heavy schoolbag as contributors to musculoskeletal pain in children: an ergonomic school education intervention program

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Poor sitting posture and a heavy schoolbag as contributors to musculoskeletal pain in children: an ergonomic school education intervention program

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate a multidisciplinary, interventional, ergonomic education program designed to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal problems by reducing schoolbag weight and correcting poor sitting posture. Methods: Data were collected twice before and twice followi...

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Main Authors:	Ismail, Syazwan Aizat, Mohd Noor, Mohamad Azhar, Abdul Rahman, Anita, H. S., Azizan, Mohd Sham, Shaharuddin, Juni, Muhamad Hanafiah, A. A., Muhaimin, A. M., Nizar, Baharudin, Mohd Rafee, Ardani, Mohd Ibthisham, Kasani, Adam
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Dove Medical Press 2011
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/24479/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/24479/1/24479.pdf

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