Methodological aspects of SEMG recordings for force estimation–a tutorial and review

D Staudenmann, K Roeleveld, DF Stegeman… - … of electromyography and …, 2010 - Elsevier
Insight into the magnitude of muscle forces is important in biomechanics research, for
example because muscle forces are the main determinants of joint loading. Unfortunately …

A critical review on physical factors and functional characteristics that may explain a sex/gender difference in work-related neck/shoulder disorders

JN Côté - Ergonomics, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
The objective of this paper is to critically review recent literature on physical and functional
sex/gender (s/g) differences, with focus on physical determinants associated with …

Work related neck–shoulder pain: a review on magnitude, risk factors, biochemical characteristics, clinical picture and preventive interventions

B Larsson, K Søgaard, L Rosendal - Best Practice & Research Clinical …, 2007 - Elsevier
The purpose of this review is to scrutinize the physiology of neck–shoulder pain and
trapezius myalgia based on the most recent scientific literature. Therefore, systematic …

On functional motor adaptations: from the quantification of motor strategies to the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders in the neck–shoulder region

P Madeleine - Acta Physiologica, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Background: Occupations characterized by a static low load and by repetitive actions show a
high prevalence of work‐related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) in the neck–shoulder …

Neck movement and muscle activity characteristics in female office workers with neck pain

V Johnston, G Jull, T Souvlis, NL Jimmieson - Spine, 2008 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. Cross-sectional study. Objective. To explore aspects of cervical
musculoskeletal function in female office workers with neck pain. Summary of Background …

Effect of scapular function training on chronic pain in the neck/shoulder region: a randomized controlled trial

CH Andersen, LL Andersen, MK Zebis… - Journal of occupational …, 2014 - Springer
Purpose Neck and shoulder complaints are common among employees in occupations
characterized by intensive computer use. Treatment has varied from passive rest to active …

Health and safety of the older worker

A Farrow, F Reynolds - Occupational Medicine, 2012 - academic.oup.com
Background In the UK, increasing numbers of paid employees are over 60 years with further
increases expected as the state pension age rises. Some concern surrounds possible …

Trapezius muscle rest time during standardised computer work–a comparison of female computer users with and without self-reported neck/shoulder complaints

S Thorn, K Søgaard, LAC Kallenberg, L Sandsjö… - Journal of …, 2007 - Elsevier
Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in the shoulder/neck area are a common
and increasing problem among European computer workers, especially women. Long-term …

Alterations in cervical muscle activity in functional and stressful tasks in female office workers with neck pain

V Johnston, G Jull, R Darnell, NL Jimmieson… - European journal of …, 2008 - Springer
This study determined differences between computer workers with varying levels of neck
pain in terms of work stressors, employee strain, electromyography (EMG) amplitude and …

Muscle oxygenation and glycolysis in females with trapezius myalgia during stress and repetitive work using microdialysis and NIRS

G Sjøgaard, L Rosendal, J Kristiansen… - European journal of …, 2010 - Springer
The aim of this investigation was to study female workers active in the labour market for
differences between those with trapezius myalgia (MYA) and without (CON) during repetitive …