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Ergonomic Equipment Fails to Reduce Workplace Arm and Neck Pain, Cochrane Finds

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Ergonomic interventions for workplace pain probably provide little benefit, a Cochrane systematic review of 20 randomized controlled trials finds. Pooling data from 2,478 workers, the review found sit-stand desks, specialized keyboards, and workstation redesign showed little effect on pain or sick leave. Exercise-based programs showed stronger evidence.

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