Therapeutic Approaches for the Prevention of Upper Limb Repetitive Strain Injuries in Work-Related Computer Use: A Scoping Review.
Purpose: To explore and describe therapeutic approaches for the prevention of upper limb (UL) repetitive strain injuries (RSI) amongst computer users in the twenty-first century. Methods: A scoping review was conducted using the method described by Arksey and O'Malley, further enhanced by Levac et a...
| Published in: | Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation Vol. 35; no. 2; pp. 234 - 268 |
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| Format: | pictorial research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article |
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Springer Nature
Jun2025
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