Painful impairment of the locomotor apparatus at work in the office
Authors:
J. Martinková 1; P. Brhel 1
Authors‘ workplace:
Rehabilitační centrum Chironaxinvest, Brno, vedoucí lékař MUDr. Jana Martinková
1; Klinika pracovního lékařství LF Masarykovy univerzity a FN u sv. Anny v Brně
přednosta prof. MUDr. Petr Brhel, CSc.
2
Published in:
Pracov. Lék., 61, 2009, No. 3, s. 133-139.
Category:
Review article
Overview
Health impairment related to the work at the computer is relatively frequent. Especially the impairment of the locomotor apparatus causes significant painful difficulties. The authors present a review of the most frequent possibilities of the impairment of the locomotor apparatus, clinical symptoms, treatment principles and prevention options.
Key words:
locomotor apparatus, work at computer, health impairment from work
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