Neck and shoulder pain related to computer use : Terveysnetti

Abstract

With development of science and technology, people who are engaged in computer work largely increased. Computer work requires long time sitting in front of the screen, typing the keyboard drag the mouse and manage with files etc, therefore, it easily cause pressure on upper limb muscle and joints. Hence, the tendency of getting the symptoms of neck and shoulder pain, stiffness, wrist pain rises enormously.

The aim of the bachelor thesis is to acquire the information which includes causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of neck and shoulder pain related to people involved in computer works, and to provide that information to the public.

The methods of collecting data here are applied systematic review. There are 8 articles chosen by searching from CHINAL . Among the articles, 2 of them concentrate on treatment, and 2 are compositively discussed about the disease, the left four targets on the prevention and risk factors.

The result suggests that ergonomical setting in the office plays a significant role of prevention. Only change improper working style and behavior will reduce the risk of getting the disease. According to the result, the public may need to pay more attention on the specific group