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View article: Remote working during the COVID-19 pandemic: Computer-related musculoskeletal symptoms in university staff
Remote working during the COVID-19 pandemic: Computer-related musculoskeletal symptoms in university staff Open
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in mandatory remote working for workers in many sectors, including education. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the physical characteristics of workspaces, computer use, and prevalence, a…
View article: Does exercise therapy improve pulmonary function in patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?
Does exercise therapy improve pulmonary function in patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis? Open
Exercise therapy has a positive effect on lung volumes in patients with AIS. The quality of many studies was only 'fair,' therefore more suitably powered higher level clinical trials are required.
View article: Moving and handling care of bariatric patients: a survey of clinical nurse managers
Moving and handling care of bariatric patients: a survey of clinical nurse managers Open
Background The prevalence of obesity is rising, and obese persons are more likely to use healthcare services and require moving and handling care. Aims This study explored the frequency, logistics and barriers to the provision of bariatric…
View article: Comparison of energy expenditure of tasks in standing and sitting in adolescent girls
Comparison of energy expenditure of tasks in standing and sitting in adolescent girls Open
Active tasks in standing had significantly greater EE than in sitting, and sorting paper while standing was the only task with an EE significantly >1.5 METs. The difference between the two postures is likely too low to produce positive met…
View article: Parental awareness of schoolbag carriage: A comparative study of Irish and United States parents
Parental awareness of schoolbag carriage: A comparative study of Irish and United States parents Open
Despite gaps identified, parents had good awareness of factors relating to schoolbag carriage, but this study shows that they would like more information. The preferred platform for knowledge translation was a handout. Parents are the best…
View article: Guidelines on schoolbag use: Messaging to inform the stakeholders
Guidelines on schoolbag use: Messaging to inform the stakeholders Open
policy makers
View article: Guidelines for schoolbag carriage: An appraisal of safe load limits for schoolbag weight and duration of carriage
Guidelines for schoolbag carriage: An appraisal of safe load limits for schoolbag weight and duration of carriage Open
Guidelines for safe schoolbag carriage that are based on mechanical factors alone could not be upheld. The association between duration of carriage and back discomfort warrants further investigation.