Publication: Effect of EMG Biofeedback on muscle activity in computer work
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2012-12-01
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5th 2012 Biomedical Engineering International Conference, BMEiCON 2012. (2012)
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W. Sangngoen, W. Sroykham, S. Khemthong, W. Jalayondeja, Y. Kajornpredanon, S. Thanangkul Effect of EMG Biofeedback on muscle activity in computer work. 5th 2012 Biomedical Engineering International Conference, BMEiCON 2012. (2012). doi:10.1109/BMEiCon.2012.6465453 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/14113
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Effect of EMG Biofeedback on muscle activity in computer work
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Aims of this study were to develop the biofeedback tool and to investigate its effects on the upper trapezius (UT) muscle activity during computer work. The biofeedback provided auditory and visual feedback in the electromyography (EMG) of the UT muscle and the degree of neck movements. Thirty-six computer users with mild to moderate pain in their upper trapezius muscles were recruited. The biofeedback group (n=18) and the control group (n=18) continuously performed typing tasks on the computer for 30 minutes. The results confirmed that the biofeedback group significantly reduced the UT muscle activity (p < 0.05) during computer work. ©2012 IEEE.