Break duration research

Q:Has anyone done any physiological studies to determine good break lengths?

A:Computer terminal work and the benefits of microbreaks McLean, L.; Tingley, M.; Scott, R.N.; Rickards, J. Applied Ergonomics Volume 32, Issue 3, June 2001, Pages 225-237

Computer mouse use and cumulative trauma disorders of the upper extremities Fogleman, M.; Brogmus, G. Ergonomics 38(12): 2465-245.

Multiple nerve entrapment syndromes in office workers Novak, C.B.; Mackinnon, S.E. Occupational Medicine: State of the Art Reviews 14(1): 39-59.

Musculoskeletal disorders in operators of visual display terminals Ong, Choon-Nam. World Health Forum 15 (1994): 161-164.

Wrist and forearm postures and motions during typing Serina, E.R.; Tal, R.; Rempel, D. Ergonomics 42(7):938-951.

Risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders among computer users Tittiranonda, P.; Burastero, S.; Rempel, D. Occupational Medicine: State of the Art Reviews 14(1): 17-37.