The prevalence of neck and upper extremity musculoskeletal symptoms in computer mouse users

C Cook, R Burgess-Limerick, S Chang - International Journal of Industrial …, 2000 - Elsevier
Computer pointing devices such as the mouse are widely used. Despite this, the relationship
between musculoskeletal symptoms and mouse use has not been established. The aim of …

Mouse versus keyboard use: A comparison of shoulder muscle load

A Cooper, L Straker - International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 1998 - Elsevier
Use of the computer mouse as an input device at visual display units is increasing, yet few
studies could be found that directly addressed related musculoskeletal problems. Tasks …

Musculoskeletal symptoms and duration of computer and mouse use

C Jensen, L Finsen, K Søgaard… - International journal of …, 2002 - Elsevier
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 …

Neck and shoulder symptoms and disorders among Danish computer workers

LPA Brandt, JH Andersen, CF Lassen, A Kryger… - Scandinavian journal of …, 2004 - JSTOR
Objectives Neck and shoulder pain and disorders were studied among frequent computer
users, and the associated effect of mouse and keyboard use was evaluated. Methods …

Influence of mouse position on muscular activity in the neck, shoulder and arm in computer users

CJ Cook, K Kothiyal - Applied ergonomics, 1998 - Elsevier
Anecdotal reports of shoulder and arm discomfort related to computer mouse use are
common. The aim of this study of ten subjects was to examine the influence of mouse …

Duration of computer use and mouse use in relation to musculoskeletal disorders of neck or upper limb

BM Blatter, PM Bongers - International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 2002 - Elsevier
The objectives of this study were to examine the association between work-related upper
limb disorders (WRULDs) and duration of computer and mouse use, to investigate …

The influence of occupational and non-occupational factors on the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints in users of portable computers

M Malińska, J Bugajska - International Journal of Occupational …, 2010 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction. Portable computers are becoming an increasingly common main work tool;
however, they are not properly adapted to the workstation. Musculoskeletal complaints are a …

Musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremity associated with computer work: A systematic review

J Village, D Rempel, K Teschke - Occupational Ergonomics, 2005 - content.iospress.com
The epidemiological literature is critically reviewed to evaluate the evidence supporting a
causal relationship between computer work and musculoskeletal symptoms and disorders …

Computer mouse use predicts acute pain but not prolonged or chronic pain in the neck and shoulder

JH Andersen, M Harhoff, S Grimstrup… - Occupational and …, 2008 - oem.bmj.com
Background: Computer use may have an adverse effect on musculoskeletal outcomes. This
study assessed the risk of neck and shoulder pain associated with objectively recorded …

Job demands, muscle activity and musculoskeletal symptoms in relation to work with the computer mouse

C Jensen, V Borg, L Finsen, K Hansen… - Scandinavian journal of …, 1998 - JSTOR
Objectives This study assessed work postures, movements, psychosocial job demands, and
shoulder and wrist extensor muscle activity and registered the prevalence of …