Table 1

 Musculoskeletal comfort measured by a five point scale* (n = 36)

Body partMean baselineMean 7 monthsp Value
*Five point scale: 1 = uncomfortable, 5 = comfortable.
Neck3.23.60.013
Shoulders/upper arm3.13.60.002
Upper back2.83.7<0.001
Lower back2.33.20.001
Forearm3.84.30.032
Wrist/hand3.94.30.022
Hips/buttocks3.34.0<0.001
Knees3.34.0<0.001
Feet/ankles2.83.50.002