The effect of work-related sustained trapezius muscle activity on the development of neck and shoulder pain among young adults

• Principais autores: Therese Nordberg Hanvold (Autor), Morten Wærsted (Autor), Anne Marit Mengshoel (Autor), Espen Bjertness (Autor), Hein Stigum (Autor), Jos Twisk (Autor), Kaj Bo Veiersted (Autor)
• Formato: Livro
• Publicado em: Nordic Association of Occupational Safety and Health (NOROSH), 2013-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate if sustained trapezius muscle activity predicts neck and shoulder pain over a 2.5-year period. METHODS: Forty young adults (15 hairdressers, 14 electricians, 5 students and 6 with various work) were followed during their first years of working life. Self-repor...