| Changes in craniocervical and trunk flexion angles and gluteal pressure during VDT work with continuous cross-legged sitting. | |
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PMID: 21817831 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVES: This study investigated changes in craniocervical and trunk flexion angles and gluteal pressure on both sides during visual display terminal (VDT) work with continuous cross-legged sitting. METHODS: The gluteal pressures of ten VDT workers, who were recruited from laboratories, were measured using a Teckscan system and videotaped using a single video camera to capture the craniocervical and trunk flexion angles during VDT work at 30 s, 10, 20 and 30 min. RESULTS: The craniocervical angle was significantly increased at 10 and 20 min compared with the initial angle (p<0.05). The trunk flexion angle was significantly decreased at 30 s, 10, 20 and 30 min (p<0.05). The gluteal pressure of the crossed-leg side significantly increased at 30 s, 10 and 20 min (p<0.05). The gluteal pressure of the uncrossed-leg side significantly decreased at 30 s (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: We found that cross-legged sitting during VDT work may exert disadvantageous postural effects resulting from craniocervical and trunk flexion angles and gluteal pressure. Therefore, this posture could not be recommended during long-term VDT work. |
Authors:
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Jung-Hoon Lee; Se-Yeon Park; Won-Gyu Yoo |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2011-08-05 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of occupational health Volume: 53 ISSN: 1348-9585 ISO Abbreviation: J Occup Health Publication Date: 2011 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-10-14 Completed Date: 2012-02-27 Revised Date: 2012-04-13 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9616320 Medline TA: J Occup Health Country: Japan |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 350-5 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Physical Therapy, Inje University Pusan Paik Hospital, Republic of Korea. |
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Adult Biomechanics Buttocks / physiology Computer Terminals* Head / physiology Humans Male Neck / physiology Posture* Pressure* Time Factors Torso / physiology Videotape Recording Work / physiology* Young Adult |
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