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Article ID	#20263
Title	A literature review of neck pain associated with computer use: Public health implications [review]
URL	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2528269
Journal	J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2008 Sep;52(3):161-167
Author(s)	Green BN
Subject(s)	Computers Environmental Health Ergonomics Neck Pain Occupational Diseases Public Health Review Literature as Topic
Peer Review	Yes
Publication Type	Review
Abstract/Notes	Prolonged use of computers during daily work activities and recreation is often cited as a cause of neck pain. This review of the literature identifies public health aspects of neck pain as associated with computer use. While some retrospective studies support the hypothesis that frequent computer operation is associated with neck pain, few prospective studies reveal causal relationships. Many risk factors are identified in the literature. Primary prevention strategies have largely been confined to addressing environmental exposure to ergonomic risk factors, since to date, no clear cause for this work-related neck pain has been acknowledged. Future research should include identifying causes of work related neck pain so that appropriate primary prevention strategies may be developed and to make policy recommendations pertaining to prevention. This abstract is reproduced with the permission of the publisher; click on the above link for free full text.PubMed Record

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