BACKGROUND: Telework has been widely studied by public and private organizations;
however, in ergonomics, studies that focused on this topic are still sporadic. OBJECTIVE …

Background Shoulder pain was previously shown to diminish in older populations and it was
suggested that this could be explained by reduced usage with age. Our objectives were to …

Technological advancements have increased occupational flexibility for employees and
employers alike. However, while effective telework requires planning, the COVID-19 …

Virtual reality (VR) can induce side effects known as virtual reality-induced symptoms and
effects (VRISE). To address this concern, we identify a literature-based listing of these …

BACKGROUND: Flexed head and neck postures are associated with the development of
neck pain in the office environment. There is little evidence regarding whether a wearable …

Objectives: We evaluated the relationship between telecommuting environment and low
back pain (LBP) among desk-based workers in Japan. Methods: This cross-sectional study …

BACKGROUND: Using a laptop for work is gaining rapid popularity, but there is little
evidence of how it influences musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and functional …

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the shutdown of much of the world's economic and
social operations. Given shutdown of exercise facilities, there has been a sharp uptick in a …

The COVID-19 pandemic provided an opportunity for office workers to experience work from
home (WFH). The aims of this study are to investigate the prevalence rate of musculoskeletal …

BACKGROUND: Insurance employees in India are overworked, and their jobs demand
prolonged sitting hours in the office; this can lead to musculoskeletal disorders through …