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Muscle activity patterns and spinal shrinkage in office workers using a sit–stand workstation versus a sit workstation

Ying GaoDepartment of Biology of Physical Activity, Neuromuscular Research Center, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, FinlandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Neil J. CroninDepartment of Biology of Physical Activity, Neuromuscular Research Center, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland
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Arto J. PesolaDepartment of Biology of Physical Activity, Neuromuscular Research Center, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland
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Taija FinniDepartment of Biology of Physical Activity, Neuromuscular Research Center, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland
Pages 1267-1274 | Received 28 Apr 2015, Accepted 23 Dec 2015, Published online: 06 Feb 2016

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Dechristian França Barbieri, Luiz Augusto Brusaca, Svend Erik Mathiassen, Divya Srinivasan & Ana Beatriz Oliveira. (2022) Effects on variation in shoulder, forearm and low back muscle activity from combining seated computer work with other productive office tasks: results from a simulation study. Ergonomics 65:6, pages 815-827.
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