Effectiveness of workplace interventions in the prevention of upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders and symptoms: an update of the evidence

D Van Eerd, C Munhall, E Irvin, D Rempel… - Occupational and …, 2016 - oem.bmj.com
The burden of disabling musculoskeletal pain and injuries (musculoskeletal disorders,
MSDs) arising from work-related causes in many workplaces remains substantial. There is …

Ergonomic interventions for preventing work‐related musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limb and neck among office workers

VCW Hoe, DM Urquhart, HL Kelsall… - Cochrane Database …, 2018 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Work‐related upper limb and neck musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one
of the most common occupational disorders worldwide. Studies have shown that the …

A data-driven approach to modeling physical fatigue in the workplace using wearable sensors

ZS Maman, MAA Yazdi, LA Cavuoto, FM Megahed - Applied ergonomics, 2017 - Elsevier
Wearable sensors are currently being used to manage fatigue in professional athletics,
transportation and mining industries. In manufacturing, physical fatigue is a challenging …

Ergonomic design and training for preventing work‐related musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limb and neck in adults

VCW Hoe, DM Urquhart, HL Kelsall… - Cochrane Database of …, 2012 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Work‐related upper limb and neck musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one
of the most common occupational disorders around the world. Although ergonomic design …

Workplace-based interventions for neck pain in office workers: systematic review and meta-analysis

X Chen, BK Coombes, G Sjøgaard, D Jun… - Physical …, 2018 - academic.oup.com
Background At present, there is no consolidated evidence for workplace-based interventions
for the prevention and reduction of neck pain in office workers. Purpose The purpose of this …

A randomised controlled trial evaluating the effects of two workstation interventions on upper body pain and incident musculoskeletal disorders among computer …

DM Rempel, N Krause, R Goldberg… - Occupational and …, 2006 - oem.bmj.com
Background: Call centre work with computers is associated with increased rates of upper
body pain and musculoskeletal disorders. Methods: This one year, randomised controlled …

On functional motor adaptations: from the quantification of motor strategies to the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders in the neck–shoulder region

P Madeleine - Acta Physiologica, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Background: Occupations characterized by a static low load and by repetitive actions show a
high prevalence of work‐related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) in the neck–shoulder …

Workplace interventions to prevent musculoskeletal and visual symptoms and disorders among computer users: a systematic review

S Brewer, DV Eerd, BC Amick Iii, E Irvin… - Journal of occupational …, 2006 - Springer
Background: The literature examining the effects of workstation, eyewear and behavioral
interventions on musculoskeletal and visual symptoms among computer users is large and …

The effectiveness of physical and organisational ergonomic interventions on low back pain and neck pain: a systematic review

MT Driessen, KI Proper, MW van Tulder… - Occupational and …, 2010 - oem.bmj.com
Ergonomic interventions (physical and organisational) are used to prevent or reduce low
back pain (LBP) and neck pain among workers. We conducted a systematic review of …

Systematic review of the role of occupational health and safety interventions in the prevention of upper extremity musculoskeletal symptoms, signs, disorders, injuries …

CA Kennedy, BC Amick III, JT Dennerlein… - Journal of occupational …, 2010 - Springer
Background Little is known about the most effective occupational health and safety (OHS)
interventions to reduce upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and injuries …