Honors Program
Fine and Performing Arts Honors
Date of Award
5-2019
Thesis Professor(s)
Tabitha Fair
Thesis Professor Department
Allied Health Sciences
Thesis Reader(s)
Lesley Bailey
Abstract
Musculoskeletal disorders are a chronic and debilitating issue; these injuries can result in pain and disability that affect daily life and the ability to work in certain careers. Visual artists are no exception to this reality. However, reliable research is scarce regarding this population. The purpose of this study is to examine the level of experience and awareness of visual artists regarding the subject of musculoskeletal disorders and ergonomics within their chosen career field. The methods employed for this paper involved a survey where participants answered questions about workplace ergonomics, movements, and experience of muscle pains. Further indications of research may result from this study involving the assessment, diagnosis, implementation, and intervention in the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders among visual artists.
Publisher
East Tennessee State University
Document Type
Honors Thesis - Open Access
Creative Commons License
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Recommended Citation
Getchell, Chelsea, "Experience and Awareness of Musculoskeletal Disorders among ETSU Student and Faculty Visual Artists" (2019). Undergraduate Honors Theses. Paper 506. https://dc.etsu.edu/honors/506
Copyright
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