title: Neck and shoulder pain related to computer use.
abstract: The neck and shoulder pain (NSP) symptoms are very common among intensive computer users. This paper reviews recent 20 years' research publications, which have focused on pathophysiology and other aspects of the neck and shoulder pain related to computer use (NSPRCU). The disorder is usually multidimensional, occupational, personal and social factors are among these evolved. Suggestions concerning the diagnostics, procedures of prevention, and treatment options have been discussed. As the details of pathophysiology of these disorders are not yet clear, further studies on NSPRCU are necessary.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiology, University of Kuopio, P.O. Box 1627, FIN-70211 Finland.
authors.forename: Zhiyong
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Ming
authors.forename: Matti
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Närhi
authors.forename: Jouko
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Siivola