Abstract:Background: Occupational diseases are the second leading cause of sick leave in Brazil, among which musculoskeletal disorders are very common especially among workers whose job includes typing tasks. Thermography analyzes the temperature distribution on the skin surface and is used for diagnosis and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders. Objective: To investigate the thermal behavior of the skin on the wrist and finger extensor muscle area before, during and after a typing task. Methods: Twenty-four workers … Show more
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