Several recent reviews have reported that 'repetitive movements' constitute a risk factor for
occupational musculoskeletal disorders in the neck, shoulder and arm regions. More …

This literature review focused on passenger seat comfort and discomfort in a human–
product–context interaction. The relationships between anthropometric variables (human …

The relationships between sedentary lifestyle, sitting behaviour, and low back pain (LBP)
remain controversial. In this study, we investigated the relationship between back pain and …

Office workers are exposed to high levels of sedentary time. In addition to cardio-vascular
and metabolic health risks, this sedentary time may have musculoskeletal and/or cognitive …

This study examined the characteristics of perceived discomfort and postural shifts at
different magnitudes during a 4-h sitting period and the association between perceived …

Sedentary behavior has increased steadily over prior decades, primarily due to increased
computer use at work and at home. The total sedentary time per day has been associated …

Discomfort in vehicle seats is a multifactorial problem with large increases in discomfort
occurring during extended duration driving. Due to the nature of driver discomfort, previous …

Objective: This study evaluated the effects of the promotion of active breaks and postural
shifts on new onset of neck and low-back pain during a 6-month follow-up among high-risk …

[Purpose] This study aimed to investigate the perceived discomfort and trunk muscle activity
in three different 1-hour sitting postures.[Subjects] A repeated-measures design study was …

BACKGROUND: The sitting in an awkward posture for a prolonged time may lead to spinal
or musculoskeletal disease. It is important to investigate the joint loads at spine while sitting …