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

• Main Authors: Therese Nordberg Hanvold (Author), Morten Wærsted (Author), Anne Marit Mengshoel (Author), Espen Bjertness (Author), Hein Stigum (Author), Jos Twisk (Author), Kaj Bo Veiersted (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Nordic Association of Occupational Safety and Health (NOROSH), 2013-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...