Keyboards types of selected electronic devices and the occurrence of pain in the shoulder girdle and upper limb - a review of literature
Journal Title: Rehabilitacja Medyczna - Year 2018, Vol 22, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: Nowadays, computers, personal telephones (smartphones) and other electronic devices are widely used in many areas of everyday life, making them indispensable tools in the workplace, as well as other environments, e.g. at home. Studies from recent years have shown that the mere use of a computer keyboard for many hours carries the risk of pain in the hand, forearm, arm, shoulder girdle, neck and other parts of the motor organs.<br/><br/>Aim: The aim of the literature review carried out in this work was to determine what potential threats are posed by standard keyboards and smartphone touch keypads, as well as the comparison of standard and ergonomic keyboards.<br/><br/>Material and methods: The following databases were searched: PubMed, ResearchGate and Cochrane Library, in which 13 articles meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria were found (6 regarding standard keyboards, 3 concerning ergonomic keyboards and 4 related to smartphone keypads).<br/><br/>Results: The results of these studies indicate exposure to dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system associated with typing on keyboards, especially when writing fast, with high pressure, in unnatural positions of the wrists and forearms and during long-term writing. Ergonomic keyboards can be a good alternative to standard keyboards, especially for those who use one for more than four hours a day. This literature review indicates the need for more research, especially randomized clinical trials among a large population.<br/><br/>Conclusions: 1. The use of keyboards of selected electronic devices with different ergonomic characteristics has an adverse effect on the functionality of the shoulder girdle and upper limb, mainly generating painful symptoms with different clinical characteristics. 2. The most important influence on the occurrence of functional disorders and pain complaints concerning the shoulder girdle and upper limb when using a keyboard with different ergonomic characteristics regards the strength of pressure on the keys, speed of typing as well as long-lasting and forced positioning of the wrists and forearms.<br/><br/>Keyboards, ergonomics, pain<br/><br/>
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Jakub Szczechowicz, Anna Mazurek
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