The continuing problem of OOS in the office.

Much work over the last twenty years has identified factors associated with the development of occupational overuse syndrome (OOS). Although management strategies have been developed to assist workers and supervisors to control such factors, recent data indicate that the problem still persists. Further, it is acknowledged that OOS is an international problem, with many sufferers hoping for some “magic cure”. A variety of companies produce a myriad of products for users to help alleviate the risk of OOS. This paper reviews the recent literature on OOS with a particular focus on the impact of new technology for addressing this problem in the office environment.

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