Musculoskeletal disorders have been observed and experienced widely at workplaces where the computers are frequently used. Increase in the number of employees working with computer and mouse coincides with an increase of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) and sick leave, which affects the physical health of workers and pose financial burdens on the companies, governmental and non-governmental organizations. This literature review study begins with the description of the risk factors and types of musculoskeletal disorders, and followed by the discussion of general characteristics...

This book uncovers computer users perceptions, attitudes towards the use of email and experiences with musculoskeletal disorders developed by computer keyboarding, and what emotions or feelings associated with use of email, and any relationship between the emotions associated with the email use and the perceived musculoskeletal stress. In this book you will find evidences pertinent to musculoskeletal disorders, personal perceptions on assigning emotional reactions in working with computer software for performing email tasks, impact of email on interpersonal relationships and communicational...