2014
DOI: 10.15836/ccar.2014.186
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Prevention of musculoskeletal neck disorders in echocardiographers

Abstract: Echocardiographic operators using the most traditional right handed scanning are five times more likely to be at risk from the back pain and almost a half of them are reporting neck musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). Painful posture leads to abnormal muscle contraction and a new pain. If the condition persists, it may cause organic disorders resulting in structural degenerative changes. The aim of this pilot study was to develop on the basis of the physiotherapeutic analysis of the postures of 50 echocardiograph… Show more

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