Forced posture of neurology residents in daily routine on the ward in Germany

Abstract Background The aim of this pilot study was to analyze the work neurologists regarding static posture (> 4 s) and identify awkward postures. Methods A total 9 (assistant physicians; 3 male, 6 female) participated in study. Kinematic data were collected using computer-assisted acquisition long-term analysis musculoskeletal loads (CUELA; IFA, Sankt Augustin, Germany) system. Daily (“office work,” “measures on patients,” “other activities”) analyzed with a computer-based task analysis. Results During ”measures more than 80% percentage non-neutral assumed flexed position head entire back, both during “blood collection” (4.7% time) while “placing intravenous catheters” (8.3% time). In contrast, long postures 30 neck area, including thoracic spine, adopted “office work.” Despite increased attitudes measures patients, time share 3.4% working is so small that risk for developing disorders (MSD) negligible. office work, which comprises 50.8% longer postures, has potential development MSD. Conclusion present first kinematic field in-patient neurological assistants. Non-neutral as well everyday could be identified. Potential MSD can reduced by optimizing height taking regular breaks loosen