Evaluation of two instruments for recording sitting and standing postures and number of foot steps
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Karolinska Hospital and Institute, S-104 01 Stockhoml, Sweden; Departments of Epidemiology/IMM, Occupational Medicine, Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine. National Institute of Occupational Health, S-171 84 Solna, Sweden; Divisions of Applied Work Physiology, Occupational Medicine, Psychophysiology, Work and Environmental Physiology. National Institute of Psychosocial Factors and Health, S-104 01 Stockholm, Sweden