Differences between work methods and gender in computer mouse use
Scandinavian Journal of Work Environment & HealthPublished 1 October 2000Open access
Jens Wahlström, Johan Svensson, Mats Hagberg, Peter W. Johnson
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Gender differences were found for musculoskeletal load, and for most of the measured variables the women worked with higher loads than the men, and subjective measures appeared to have some utility in characterizing muscular load.
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Gender differences were found for musculoskeletal load, and for most of the measured variables the women worked with higher loads than the men. The work method affected performance and musculoskeletal load. Finally, subjective measures appeared to have some utility in characterizing muscular load.
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