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

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...

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Main Authors: Therese Nordberg Hanvold, Morten Wærsted, Anne Marit Mengshoel, Espen Bjertness, Hein Stigum, Jos Twisk, Kaj Bo Veiersted
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nordic Association of Occupational Safety and Health (NOROSH) 2013-07-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health
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Online Access: https://www.sjweh.fi/show_abstract.php?abstract_id=3357