| Document ID (ISN) | 76873 |
| CIS number |
01-745 |
| Year |
2000 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Abreu P., Cruz E. |
| Title |
Working while seated - How to prevent backache |
| Original title |
Trabalhar sentado - como prevenir as dores na sua coluna [in Portuguese] |
| Bibliographic information |
Associação Portuguesa de Fisioterapeutas, Lisboa, Portugal, 2000. 15p. Illus. + CD-ROM |
| Abstract |
The aim of this guide and CD-ROM edited by the Portuguese association of physiotherapists is to prevent back problems and discomfort during work in a seated posture, particularly when working with a computer. Main topics covered: anatomy of spinal column; causes of back problems; causes of discomfort (muscular tension, psychological stress, disc lesions, spondylarthrosis); health consequences of incorrect seated posture and repetitive movements; correct posture and movements; ergonomic design of the workplace; exercises to be done at the workplace and at home; advice for a healthy lifestyle. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Portugal; sitting posture; training material; musculoskeletal diseases; visual display terminals |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
relaxation exercises; workplace design; workbreaks; training manuals; repetitive strain injury; backache; disc lesions; CD-ROM; spinal column |
| Document type |
C - Training manuals, audiovisual material |
| Country / State or Province | Portugal |
| Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Office work
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
Visual display terminals (VDTs)
OSH training
Work posture
Physical fitness programmes
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