The Short Term Musculoskeletal and Cognitive Effects of Prolonged Sitting During Office Computer Work
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15501083 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Richelle Baker (0000-0001-5920-4866, Curtin University), Pieter Coenen (0000-0002-4034-7063, Curtin University), Erin K Howie (0000-0002-9948-7415, Curtin University), Erin Howie (Curtin University), Ann Williamson (0000-0001-8378-0345, UNSW Sydney), Leon Straker (0000-0002-7786-4128, Curtin University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | 1678-1678 |
| Publication date | 2018-08-07 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph15081678 |
| PMID | 30087262 |
| OpenAlex | W2886986956 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 13 |
| References cited | 59 |
Office workers are exposed to high levels of sedentary time. In addition to cardio-vascular and metabolic health risks, this sedentary time may have musculoskeletal and/or cognitive impacts on office workers. Participants (n = 20) undertook two hours of laboratory-based sitting computer work to investigate changes in discomfort and cognitive function (sustained attention and problem solving), along with muscle fatigue, movement and mental state. Over time, discomfort increased in all body areas (total body IRR [95% confidence interval]: 1.43 [1.33−1.53]) reaching clinically meaningful levels in the low back and hip/thigh/buttock areas. Creative problem solving errors increased (β = 0.25 [0.03−1.47]) while sustained attention did not change. There was no change in erector spinae, trapezius, rectus femoris, biceps femoris and external oblique median frequency or amplitude; low back angle changed towards less lordosis, pelvis movement increased, and mental state deteriorated. There were no substantial correlations between discomfort and cognitive function. The observed changes suggest prolonged sitting may have consequences for musculoskeletal discomfort and cognitive function and breaks to interrupt prolonged sitting are recommended
Biceps · Cognition · Physical medicine and rehabilitation · Physical therapy · Psychiatry · Sitting · Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders · Medicine · Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation · Occupational health in dentistry
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| Citations per year | 2,17 |
| Citation span | 2020 - 2024 (5) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 13 |