Cochrane: Ergonomic Gear Barely Reduces Arm and Neck Pain

A Cochrane systematic review of 20 randomized trials with 2,478 participants found that ergonomic desks, keyboards and mice make little to no difference to pain, function, sick leave or recovery for work-related arm, neck and shoulder complaints. Certainty of evidence ranged from low to moderate.

• 20 RCTs with 2,478 participants; 16 covered nonspecific CANS
• Ergonomic interventions showed little to no benefit
• Exercise-based approaches appeared more effective
• Certainty of evidence rated low to moderate