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Ergonomic and Postural Issues in NTOS

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Ergonomics is the science of matching living conditions and job demands to the human body to optimize both health and productivity. Improper ergonomics can increase musculoskeletal disorders accounting for a large number of disabilities and loss of work days. The use of computers and related technologies by both adults and children can result in an adaptive change in posture. These abnormal postures and work-related factors may also pose a risk for the development of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (NTOS). Good clinical outcomes can occur by combining work style behavior and ergonomic intervention with more traditional therapies.

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    Marc A. Weinberg DC

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  1. , Division of Vascular Surgery, University of South Florida, Tampa General Circle, STC 7016 2, Tampa, 33606, Florida, USA

    Karl A. Illig

  2. Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Department of Surgery, Washington University, Queeny Tower Campus Box, St. Louis, 63110, Missouri, USA

    Robert W. Thompson

  3. , Department of Surgery, John Hopkins Medical Institutions, Rutland Avenue - Ross 759 729, Baltimore, 21205, Maryland, USA

    Julie Ann Freischlag

  4. , Department of Thoracic Surgery, Blake 15, Massachusetts General Hospital, Fruit Street 55, Boston, 02114, Massachusetts, USA

    Dean M. Donahue

  5. Neurological Associates of West LA, Wilshire Blvd, Suite 790 2811, Santa Monica, 90403, California, USA

    Sheldon E. Jordan

  6. , Graduate Program in Physical Therapy, UCSF/SFSU, Balmoral Street 2429, Union City, 94587, California, USA

    Peter I. Edgelow

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Weinberg, M.A. (2013). Ergonomic and Postural Issues in NTOS. In: Illig, K., Thompson, R., Freischlag, J., Donahue, D., Jordan, S., Edgelow, P. (eds) Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4366-6_17

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