Background. Work‐associated upper limb and neck disorders are common occupational
disorders throughout the world. These disorders are usually observed more in workers who …

This study investigates changes in the posture angles of the neck and trunk, together with
changes in the muscle activation of users, at the start of and at 5, 10, and 15 minutes of …

Mobile phone use is known to be associated with musculoskeletal pain in the neck and
upper extremities because of related physical risk factors, including awkward postures. A …

Laptop work may increase risks of neck and back injuries in the long term due to awkward
postures and increased mechanical loads on cervical and lumbar spine. This study was …

There is an increasing trend of awkward postures due to smartphone use among students
learning from home. Previous research in several countries has shown that the use of …

Neck-shoulder and upper back musculoskeletal symptoms in smartphone users have
gained increasing attention. We evaluated trapezius muscle activity and fatigue using an …

Smartphone use is a risk factor for both neck and shoulder musculoskeletal disorders. The
objective of this study was to evaluate an ergonomic arm support prototype device, which …

[Purpose] To assess the effects of forearm support and shoulder posture on upper trapezius
and anterior deltoid activity.[Subjects and Methods] Twenty-three female university students …

Tablet computers have become ubiquitous. There is a serious risk that using tablets may
lead to musculoskeletal disorders. This research aims to investigate, for tablet computer …

RESUMO O objetivo da pesquisa foi avaliar os sintomas osteomusculares e os riscos
ergonômicos dos ambientes de trabalho dos docentes do Instituto Federal Catarinense …