TY  - JOUR
A1  - Quarcoo, David
A1  - Scutaru, Cristian
A1  - Henkel, Ulrich
A1  - Spallek, Michael
A1  - Uibel, Stefanie
A1  - Vitzthum, Karin
A1  - Mache, Stefanie
A1  - Kusma, Bianca
A1  - Groneberg, Jan David Alexander
T1  - Reduced inclination of cervical spine in a novel notebook screen system : implications for rehabilitation
T2  - Journal of occupational medicine and toxicology
N2  - Background: Professional working at computer notebooks is associated with high requirements on the body posture in the seated position. By the high continuous static muscle stress resulting from this position at notebooks, professionals frequently working at notebooks for long hours are exposed to an increased risk of musculoskeletal complaints. Especially in subjects with back pain, new notebooks should be evaluated with a focus on rehabilitative issues.
Methods: In a field study a new notebook design with adjustable screen was analyzed and compared to standard notebook position.
Results: There are highly significant differences in the visual axis of individuals who are seated in the novel notebook position in comparison to the standard position. Also, differences are present between further alternative notebook positions. Testing of gender and glasses did not reveal influences.
Conclusion: This study demonstrates that notebooks with adjustable screen may be used to improve the posture. Future studies may focus on patients with musculoskeletal diseases.
Y1  - 2011
UR  - http://publikationen.ub.uni-frankfurt.de/frontdoor/index/index/docId/25204
UR  - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:hebis:30:3-252042
SN  - 1745-6673
VL  - 6
IS  - 30
PB  - BioMed Central
CY  - London
ER  -