@inbook{bbbe5140726440deb17b444bb69e36aa,
title = "Physical risk factors for neck pain",
abstract = "To identify physical risk factors for neck pain, a systematic review of the literature was carried out. Based on methodological quality and study design, 4 levels of evidence were defined to establish the strength of evidence for the relationship between risk factors and neck pain. Altogether, 22 cross-sectional studies, 2 prospective cohort studies, and 1 case-referent study were eligible for determining the level of evidence. The results showed some evidence for a positive relationship between neck pain and the duration of sitting and twisting or bending of the trunk. A sensitivity analysis was carried out excluding 3 items of the quality list, the importance of which seemed doubtful. On the basis of this sensitivity analysis, it was concluded that there is some evidence for a positive relationship between neck pain and the following work-related risk factors: neck flexion, arm force, arm posture, duration of sitting, twisting or bending of the trunk, hand-arm vibration, and workplace design.",
keywords = "Cervical disorders, Critical literature overview, Neck trouble, Physical load",
author = "Ari{\"e}ns, {Geertje A M} and {Van Mechelen}, Willem and Bongers, {Paulien M.} and Bouter, {Lex M.} and {Van Der Wal}, Gerrit",
year = "2000",
doi = "10.5271/sjweh.504",
language = "English",
isbn = "0355-3140 (Print)",
series = "Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health",
pages = "7--19",
booktitle = "Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health",
}
