Authors: J. Martinková 1; P. Brhel 1 Authors‘ workplace: Rehabilitační centrum Chironaxinvest, Brno, vedoucí lékař MUDr. Jana Martinková 1; Klinika pracovního lékařství LF Masarykovy univerzity a FN u sv. Anny v Brně přednosta prof. MUDr. Petr Brhel, CSc. 2 Published in: Pracov. Lék., 61, 2009, No. 3, s. 133-139. Category: Review article
Health impairment related to the work at the computer is relatively frequent. Especially the impairment of the locomotor apparatus causes significant painful difficulties. The authors present a review of the most frequent possibilities of the impairment of the locomotor apparatus, clinical symptoms, treatment principles and prevention options.
Key words: locomotor apparatus, work at computer, health impairment from work
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