Title |
The effectiveness of a chair intervention in the workplace to reduce musculoskeletal symptoms. A systematic review
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Published in |
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, August 2012
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DOI | 10.1186/1471-2474-13-145 |
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Authors |
Sjan-Mari van Niekerk, Quinette Abigail Louw, Susan Hillier |
Abstract |
Prolonged sitting has been associated with musculoskeletal dysfunction. For desk workers, workstation modifications frequently address the work surface and chair. Chairs which can prevent abnormal strain of the neuromuscular system may aid in preventing musculo-skeletal pain and discomfort. Anecdotally, adjustability of the seat height and the seat pan depth to match the anthropometrics of the user is the most commonly recommended intervention. Within the constraints of the current economic climate, employers demand evidence for the benefits attributed to an investment in altering workstations, however this evidence-base is currently unclear both in terms of the strength of the evidence and the nature of the chair features. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the evidence for the effectiveness of chair interventions in reducing workplace musculoskeletal symptoms. |
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Belgium | 2 | 9% |
Canada | 2 | 9% |
Netherlands | 2 | 9% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 5% |
Spain | 1 | 5% |
United States | 1 | 5% |
Malaysia | 1 | 5% |
Australia | 1 | 5% |
Other | 1 | 5% |
Unknown | 8 | 36% |
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Scientists | 2 | 9% |
Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | 5% |
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Indonesia | 2 | <1% |
Pakistan | 1 | <1% |
Austria | 1 | <1% |
United Kingdom | 1 | <1% |
Canada | 1 | <1% |
United States | 1 | <1% |
Unknown | 412 | 98% |
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Student > Master | 69 | 16% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 48 | 11% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 26 | 6% |
Student > Postgraduate | 25 | 6% |
Other | 71 | 17% |
Unknown | 99 | 24% |
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Nursing and Health Professions | 55 | 13% |
Engineering | 30 | 7% |
Sports and Recreations | 21 | 5% |
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 17 | 4% |
Other | 89 | 21% |
Unknown | 113 | 27% |