The effect of forearm posture on wrist flexion in computer workers with chronic upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders

Description: The effect of forearm posture on wrist flexion in computer workers with chronic upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders Ronald A Burgess , R TERRY Thompson and Gary B Rollman BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2008, 9:47 Abstract with link to full text
Methods We measured maximum active wrist flexion using a goniometer with the forearm supported in the prone, neutral, and supine postures. Data was obtained from 5 subjects with UEMSDs attributed to computer use and from 13 control subjects.
We infer from these results that wrist extensor muscle passive tension may be elevated in UEMSD subjects compared to controls, particularly in the extensor carpi ulnaris muscle. Measuring wrist flexion at the supine forearm posture may highlight flexion restrictions that are not otherwise apparent.