Experimental investigation of the effect of thermal comfort parameters on cervical range of motion
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS, vol.50, pp.1-8, 2015 (SCI-Expanded)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 50
- Publication Date: 2015
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ergon.2015.08.009
- Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.1-8
- Keywords: Air-condition, Cervical range of motion, Thermal comfort parameters, Experiment, SKIN TEMPERATURE, GONIOMETER, RELIABILITY, ENVIRONMENT, PAIN
- Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
The most well-known ailment affecting the neck muscles is neck stiffness, caused by sharp changes in temperature, chilling of the muscles by air conditioning or drafts, and consequent painful muscle contractions. A stiff neck is typically characterized by soreness and difficulty in moving the neck especially when trying to turn the head to the side. A stiff neck may also be accompanied by a headache, neck pain, shoulder pain and/or arm pain. Reduced cervical range of motion (ROM) is a common finding in people with neck pain. Musculoskeletal disorders continue to represent a major source of pain and discomfort as well as a significant source of workday loss and workers' compensation costs.