1.3. Aims of the study There is growing concern about the effect of computer use on the musculoskeletal health of children and adolescents. There is a dearth of research to determine the risks associated with computer use or if poor posture actually leads to musculoskeletal discomfort in the young. It was the aim of this study therefore to investigate computer-related posture and discomfort in secondary school children. The specific objectives of the study were: ? To assess the posture of secondary school children during computer use ? To investigate the incidence of musculoskeletal discomfort related to computer use in secondary school children. ? To investigate the relationship between posture and musculoskeletal discomfort.