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Case Details 

The client is in her late twenties and has just completed a PhD at Western University. She has had difficulty adjusting her multiple work stations and is worried that the neck, shoulder, and upper back pain she had experienced as a student will return in her role as a professor and TA.
 
This page is dedicated to providing information regarding the causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of this reocurring issue many university students experience while working long hours sitting at a computer. 
 
Below is a Prezi Presentation of the key findings and recommendations.
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Team 7

Paula Tactay

Celese Thompson

Andrea Trebilcock

Emily Van Der Kamp

Victoria Vollmershausen

Brooke Wardrope

Kelsey Willms

Victor Wu

Amjad Yahia

General Information on Neck and Upper Back Pain

 

Neck and Upper Back pain can range from mild to severe depending on the amount of injury or strain and can be either acute or chronic. Acute neck pain has a sudden onset and will usually heal within days or weeks with rest, exercise and other self-care measures.  Chronic neck pain persists for more than 3 months and may be continuous or worsen depending on the acticity being performed. Chronic pain can have multiple contributing factors including nerve damage, tissue scarring, arthritic or emotional effects of pain. At times, pain management specialists can be consulted to assist with symptoms of chronic neck pain (Ryan, 2013).

 

Specific to this case, the client is experiencing acute pain due to poor alignment when sitting at multiple works stations and when marking student papers throughout the day. The challenge in prevention and treatment of this reoccuing issue is due to the difficulty transporting assistive devices and the feasibility of the equipment needed. This website is dedicated to providing education and suggested strategies to assist our client in preventing further pain and discomfort during her daily routine.

 

Reference

 

Ryan, B. (2013, March). Acute neck pain. Retrieved February 17, 2016, from http://www.mayfieldclinic.com/PE-NeckPain.htm

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