Effects of at-work exercises on computer operators.
At-work exercises are commonly recommended for computer operators. This randomized control trial assessed adherence, pain and satisfaction after 4 weeks of at-work exercise. Subjects (n=72) were randomized into 3 groups: resistance exercise, stretching, and control. Outcomes included a satisfaction...
| Publicado en: | Work Vol. 28; no. 1; pp. 67 - 76 |
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| Formato: | clinical trial questionnaire/scale research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Sage Publications Inc.
2007
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