Citation

Yoser AJ, Mito RS. J. Calif. Dent. Assoc. 2002; 30(2): 170-176.

Affiliation

Pacific Sports Medicine Alliance, USA. DrYoser@aol.com

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, California Dental Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11881961

Abstract

There is an abundance of dental professionals with work-related pain and dysfunction. Dentistry poses a huge challenge because of the ergonomics of dental work. The biggest risk factors are the awkward prolonged seated postures with no back support and the limited range of motion and isometric muscle contraction created by working in a confined area, namely the mouth. The following manuscript offers exercises that constitute a preventive program to target the typical problem areas of the dental professional--the neck, lower back and wrist/hand.

Language: en