A literature review was conducted on the current literature base to determine the strength of
support for the hypothesis that women experience higher prevalences of upper extremity …

Reports in the scientific literature and lay press have suggested that computer users are at
increased risk of upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Early studies often …

The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) outcome measure was developed to
evaluate disability and symptoms in single or multiple disorders of the upper limb at one …

This paper describes the development and evaluation of the Quick Exposure Check (QEC),
which is an observational tool developed for Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) …

Objectives: To investigate potential interactions between physical and psychosocial risk
factors in the workplace that may be associated with symptoms of musculoskeletal disorder …

In creating and performing music, musicians can experience health problems from the high
physical and psychological demands of their profession. Musculoskeletal disorders related …

Why are employed women at increased risk for upper limb musculoskeletal disorders and
what can this tell us about the way work and family life shape health? Despite increases in …

The primary aim was to study associations between duration of computer and mouse use
and musculoskeletal symptoms among computer users. A questionnaire was delivered to …

Background. Our objectives were to estimate prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders
among office workers at a newspaper in Mexico City, analyze the relationship between …

Objectives This study attempted to identify risk factors for musculoskeletal symptoms in the
neck and handwrist regions among employees using computers at work. Methods Computer …