Prevalence and risk factors associated with musculoskeletal complaints among users of mobile handheld devices: A systematic review

Y **e, G Szeto, J Dai - Applied ergonomics, 2017‏ - Elsevier
This systematic review aimed at evaluating the prevalence and risk factors for
musculoskeletal complaints associated with mobile handheld device use. Pubmed, Medline …

Associations between work-related factors and specific disorders of the shoulder—a systematic review of the literature

RM Van Rijn, BMA Huisstede, BW Koes… - Scandinavian journal of …, 2010‏ - JSTOR
Objective Our aim was to provide a quantitative assessment of the exposure-response
relationships between work-related physical and psychosocial factors and the occurrence of …

Multilayer structured AgNW/WPU-MXene fiber strain sensors with ultrahigh sensitivity and a wide operating range for wearable monitoring and healthcare

JH Pu, X Zhao, XJ Zha, L Bai, K Ke, RY Bao… - Journal of Materials …, 2019‏ - pubs.rsc.org
The development of wearable healthcare electronics has created higher demands on both
the sensitivity and stretchability of flexible sensors. As it is generally difficult to obtain a trade …

Wearable IMU-based real-time motion warning system for construction workers' musculoskeletal disorders prevention

X Yan, H Li, AR Li, H Zhang - Automation in construction, 2017‏ - Elsevier
The prevalent work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) around lower back and
neck amongst construction workers are precursors of operational injury in the construction …

The effectiveness of a neck and shoulder stretching exercise program among office workers with neck pain: a randomized controlled trial

P Tunwattanapong, R Kongkasuwan… - Clinical …, 2016‏ - journals.sagepub.com
Objective: To determine the effectiveness of neck and shoulder stretching exercises for relief
neck pain among office workers. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Setting: An outpatient …

A comparison of muscle activity in using touchscreen smartphone among young people with and without chronic neck–shoulder pain

Y **e, GPY Szeto, J Dai, P Madeleine - Ergonomics, 2016‏ - Taylor & Francis
This study aimed to examine differences in muscle activity between young people with and
without neck–shoulder pain (n= 20 in each group), when they performed texting on a …

A critical review on physical factors and functional characteristics that may explain a sex/gender difference in work-related neck/shoulder disorders

JN Côté - Ergonomics, 2012‏ - Taylor & Francis
The objective of this paper is to critically review recent literature on physical and functional
sex/gender (s/g) differences, with focus on physical determinants associated with …

Physical work capacity in older adults: implications for the aging worker

GP Kenny, JE Yardley, L Martineau… - American journal of …, 2008‏ - Wiley Online Library
Background In many developed countries, the workforce is rapidly aging. Occupational
demands however, have not decreased despite the fact that workers see a decline in …

Prevalence and consequences of musculoskeletal symptoms in symphony orchestra musicians vary by gender: a cross-sectional study

HM Paarup, J Baelum, JW Holm, C Manniche… - BMC musculoskeletal …, 2011‏ - Springer
Background Musculoskeletal symptoms are common in the neck, back, and upper limbs
amongst musicians. Playing-related musculoskeletal disorders have been found to range …

Neck pain in adults with forward head posture: effects of craniovertebral angle and cervical range of motion

DH Kim, CJ Kim, SM Son - Osong public health and research …, 2018‏ - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objectives The purpose of this study was to determine whether the cranial vertebral angle
(CVA) and the range of motion (ROM) was different between participants with a forward …