2024
DOI: 10.51798/sijis.v5i2.772
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Postural and ergonomic analysis of reading habits in elderly adults: a case study

Darwin Rodrigo Revelo Ojeda

Abstract: Introduction: Proper posture is essential for preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and ergonomic problems in elderly adults. This study aims to analyze the reading posture of elderly residents in the Esposos Bishara seniors’ residence, located in Tachina Parish, Esmeraldas Canton, Ecuador. Methods: A quantitative methodology was employed using the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) method to evaluate the reading postures of twelve elderly individuals aged between 63 and 99 years. Data were collected in… Show more

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