Abstract:Contact pressure has been identified as a risk factor for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in various occupational settings. Given that contact pressure over the palmar aspect of the wrists may increase risks for MSDs, the present study was designed to determine whether a work surface with a soft leading edge could reduce contact pressure and subjective musculoskeletal discomfort without affecting task performance during a series of standardized computer work tasks. Using a repeated-measures blinded experiment… Show more
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