Musculo-skeletal outcomes in children using information technology-the need for a specific etiological model

Musculoskeletal disorders associated with adult's occupational computer use is a significant occupational health and productivity issue. If children are exposed to similar risks and develop similar disorders this may cause significant costs and liabilities to the education industry. Further, when these children commence paid employment they may be already suffering from musculoskeletal disorders, or predisposed to them due to years of childhood exposure.