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Research Focus:
Users with Chronic Low Back Pain

  • LBP is the most common work-related disability in people under 45 yr.

(Deyo & Weinstein, 2001)

  • Computer-related occupations are among the fastest growing.

(Bureau of Labor Statistics: Monthly Labor Review, 2001)

  • However, sitting for long periods of time can exacerbate chronic LBP.

(Bendix, 1994)