Musculoskeletal, visual and psychosocial stress in VDU operators before and after multidisciplinary ergonomic interventions

Aarås, Arne; Horgen, Gunnar; Bjørset, Hans-Henrik; Ro, Ola; Thoresen, Magne

doi:10.1016/s0003-6870(97)00079-3

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“…The effect of mouse use in conjunction with forearm support on symptoms was reported by Aaras et al (1998). The authors reported a significantly higher intensity of pain in the forearm and hand for the group of subjects who used a mouse for 31% of their work day in comparison with another group who used a mouse for a mean of 19% of their work day.…”

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“…The provision of forearm support during keyboard and mouse use has been demonstrated to reduce neck and shoulder muscle activity in both laboratory and field settings (Aaras et al, 1998(Aaras et al, , 2001Burgess-Limerick, 2001, 2002;Woods et al, 2002). In the workplace, a reduction in musculoskeletal discomfort in the neck and shoulders (Aaras et al, 1998(Aaras et al, , 2001Cook and Burgess-Limerick, 2002), and wrists and forearms (Cook and Burgess-Limerick, 2002) was reported following provision of forearm support.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In the workplace, a reduction in musculoskeletal discomfort in the neck and shoulders (Aaras et al, 1998(Aaras et al, , 2001Cook and Burgess-Limerick, 2002), and wrists and forearms (Cook and Burgess-Limerick, 2002) was reported following provision of forearm support. Forearm support has been also demonstrated to reduce extremes of ulnar deviation as well as time spent in extreme postures of ulnar deviation Burgess-Limerick, 2001, 2002).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…There is, however, increasing evidence that supporting the arms during keyboard and mouse use is a preferable working posture for most computer users (Aaras et al, 2001;Burgess-Limerick, 2001, 2002). The arms can be supported by either supporting the forearms or wrists.…”

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The effect of wrist rests and forearm support during keyboard and mouse use

Cook

Burgess-Limerick

Papalia

2004

International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics

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Supporting the forearm on the work surface during keyboard operation may increase comfort, decrease muscular load of the neck and shoulders, and decrease the time spent in ulnar deviation. Wrist rests are used widely in the workplace and are more commonly being incorporated in keyboard design. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of wrist rest use on wrist posture during forearm support. A laboratory based, experimental study was conducted (subjects n ¼ 15) to examine muscle activity and wrist postures during keyboard and mouse tasks in each of two conditions; wrist rest and no wrist rest. There were no significant differences for right wrist flexion/extension between use of a wrist rest and no wrist rest for keyboard or mouse use. Left wrist extension was significantly higher without a wrist rest than with a wrist rest during keyboard use (df=14; t ¼ 2:95; p ¼ 0:01; d ¼ 0:38). No differences with respect to use of a wrist rest were found for the left or right hand for ulnar deviation for keyboard or mouse use. There were no differences in muscle activity between the test conditions for keyboard use. Relevance to industryWrist rests are used widely in the workplace and are more commonly being incorporated in keyboard design. Use of a wrist rest in conjunction with forearm support when using a conventional desk does not appear to have any impact on wrist posture or muscle activity during keyboard use. r

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Section: Mouse Usementioning

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Section: Forearm Supportmentioning

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The effect of wrist rests and forearm support during keyboard and mouse use

Cook

Burgess-Limerick

Papalia

2004

International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics

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“…Sufficient knee space was not available for all workers in order to prevent forward bending of the trunk. This could have reduced the muscle load and the pain in the upper part of the body [5]. Very few operators received new tables and chairs due to financial reasons.…”

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The Effect of an Ergonomie Intervention on Musculoskeletal, Psychosocial and Visual Strain of VDT Data Entry Work: The Norwegian Part of the International Study

Konarska

Wolska

Widerszal‐Bazyl

et al. 2005

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

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Evaluation and management of chronic work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the distal upper extremity

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This clinical review will describe the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and management of the following work‐related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) of the distal upper extremity: deQuervain's disease, extensor and flexor forearm tendinitis/tendinosis, lateral and medial epicondylitis, cubital tunnel syndrome, and hand‐arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). These conditions were selected for review either because they were among the most common WMSDs among patients attending the New York State Occupational Health Clinics (NYSOHC) network, or because there is strong evidence for work‐relatedness in the clinical literature. Work‐related carpal tunnel syndrome is discussed in an accompanying paper. In an attempt to provide evidence‐based treatment recommendations, literature searches on the treatment of each condition were conducted via Medline for the years 1985–1999. There was a dearth of studies evaluating the efficacy of specific clinical treatments and ergonomic interventions for WMSDs. Therefore, many of the treatment recommendations presented here are based on a consensus of experienced public health‐oriented occupational medicine physicians from the NYSOHC network after review of the pertinent literature. A summary table of the clinical features of the disorders is presented as a reference resource. Am. J. Ind. Med. 37:75–93, 2000. © 2000 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.

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Musculoskeletal, visual and psychosocial stress in VDU operators before and after multidisciplinary ergonomic interventions

Cited by 211 publications

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The effect of wrist rests and forearm support during keyboard and mouse use

The effect of wrist rests and forearm support during keyboard and mouse use

The Effect of an Ergonomie Intervention on Musculoskeletal, Psychosocial and Visual Strain of VDT Data Entry Work: The Norwegian Part of the International Study

Evaluation and management of chronic work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the distal upper extremity

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