Thesis
The Use of Real-time Biomechanical Biofeedback to Reduce Musculoskeletal Pain and Improve Posture in Computer Users: A Matched-Pairs Randomized Trial
University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Master of Science, University of the Sunshine Coast
2016
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25907/00385
Abstract
The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) such as neck and shoulder pain is high in computer users (Cook, Burgess-Limerick, & Chang, 2000; Griffiths, Mackey, Adamson, & Pepper, 2012; Mohammad, Hamza, & ElSais, 2015; Mohan, Justine, Jagannathan, Bt Aminudin, & Bt Johari, 2015). Although much attention is given to reducing MSD through a range of workplace programs, our efforts have met with inconsistent outcomes (Brewer et al., 2006; Kennedy et al., 2010). Posture is considered to be an independent risk factor of modest magnitude for MSDs among computer users (Ariëns et al., 2001; Cote et al., 2009; Gerr, Marcus, & Monteilh, 2004). Given the relationship between posture and MSD, exploring new strategies to modify postural behaviour in computer users is warranted.
Details
- Title
- The Use of Real-time Biomechanical Biofeedback to Reduce Musculoskeletal Pain and Improve Posture in Computer Users: A Matched-Pairs Randomized Trial
- Authors
- Lorraine Josey
- Contributors
- Kieran Broome (Supervisor)
- Awarding institution
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Degree awarded
- Master of Science
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- DOI
- 10.25907/00385
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450396502621
- Output Type
- Thesis
- Research Statement
- false
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