The difference in C7 to wall distance in a group of software developers with and without moderate chronic neck pain.
Background: As the prevalence of non-traumatic neck pain (NTNP) increases, particularly among computer workers, identifying contributing factors is essential for developing preventative strategies. Objective: This study investigates the association between c7-to-wall distance and chronic NTNP in sof...
| Published in: | Work Vol. 80; no. 4; pp. 1871 - 1876 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
Apr2025
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