Efficacy of a new protocol for the prevention of work‐related musculoskeletal disorders in dental hygiene students: A pilot randomized controlled trial
Martina Ferrillo,
Mario Migliario,
Dario Calafiore
et al.
Abstract:ObjectiveThe purpose of this pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) was to assess the efficacy of a new muscle stretching and strengthening protocol for the prevention of work‐related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) in dental hygiene students.MethodsStudents attending the 2nd and 3rd year of a Dental Hygiene Degree Course of a University Hospital were randomly allocated into treatment group (muscle stretching and strengthening sessions) and control group (no treatment). Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (… Show more
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