Physical activity, sitting time, neck disability and posture in workers using visual display terminals (VDT).
BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal pain represents a major public health problem. Workers who use visual display terminals (VDT) have suffered an increase in neck pain in recent decades. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between physical activity (PA), sitting time, posture,...
| Published in: | Work Vol. 74; no. 2; pp. 733 - 743 |
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| Format: | research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Sage Publications Inc.
2023
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