Work-Related Musculoskeletal Discomfort in the Shoulder due to Computer Use

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dc.contributor.author Korhan, Orhan
dc.date.accessioned 2016-08-18T06:52:52Z
dc.date.available 2016-08-18T06:52:52Z
dc.date.issued 2012
dc.identifier.uri http://cdn.intechopen.com/pdfs-wm/35812.pdf
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/11129/2858
dc.description The file in this item is the publisher version (published version) of the article. en_US
dc.description.abstract The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH, 1997) in the USA defines Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) as a disorder that affects a part of the body’s musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, nerves, tendons, ligaments, joints, cartilage, blood vessels and spinal discs. These are the injuries that result from repeated motions, vibrations and forces placed on human bodies while performing various job actions. The individual factors that can contribute to musculoskeletal symptoms include heredity, physical condition, previous injury, pregnancy, poor diet, and lifestyle. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders occur when there is a mismatch between the physical requirements of the job and the physical capacity of the human body (Korhan, 2010). Musculoskeletal disorders are work-related when the work activities and work conditions significantly contribute to their occurrence, but not necessarily the sole or significant determinant of causation. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) describe a wide range of inflammatory and degenerative conditions affecting the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joint, peripheral nerves, and supporting blood vessels. These conditions result in pain and functional impairment and may affect especially the shoulder (Westgaard, 2000). en_US
dc.language.iso eng en_US
dc.publisher Open Access Publisher en_US
dc.rights info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess en_US
dc.subject musculoskeletal system, en_US
dc.subject symptoms include heredity en_US
dc.subject blood vessels en_US
dc.subject pregnancy, poor diet, and lifestyle. en_US
dc.title Work-Related Musculoskeletal Discomfort in the Shoulder due to Computer Use en_US
dc.type bookPart en_US
dc.relation.journal Ergonomics – A Systems Approach en_US
dc.contributor.department Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering en_US
dc.contributor.authorID TR214549 en_US
dc.identifier.startpage 31 en_US
dc.identifier.endpage 51 en_US


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