BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) can be prevented by avoiding trauma
caused by poor posture, compression, force, and repetition. Neutral postures are …

In a laboratory-based study, 20 experienced computer operators were monitored to
determine the effect of fully-adjustable chair armrests on wrist posture during computer …

The use of forearm and palm supports has been associated with lower neck and shoulder
muscle activity as well as reduced musculoskeletal discomfort during keyboard use …

The prevalence of computer use is rapidly increasing, with a corresponding rise in computer
related musculoskeletal disorders. The main risk factors associated with keyboard and …

In spite of the rapid increase of computer use in our everyday life, not much effort is
undertaken to take measures to prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). In this paper …

This study investigated the effects of addition of a mouse input device on the design of chair
armrests. Eleven subjects performed a VDT task for four hours sitting in a chair under three …

Computer operators need special armrests to reduce musculoskeletal disorders related to
holding the arms, bending the wrists, and adopting other work postures of the hand and arm …

BACKGROUND: Modern computer users use the mouse almost three times as much as the
keyboard. As exposure rates are high, improving upper extremity posture while using a …

Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine if an alternative mouse promotes more
neutral postures and decreases forearm muscle activity and if training enhances these …

With the prevalence of portable laptops, the limitations of computer workstations are
gradually diminishing, and any location furnished with a desk and chair can now function as …