Exercise Prescriptions to Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders in Dentists

Kumar, Dodda Kiran; Rathan, Neelima; Mohan, Sreevalli; Begum, Mohammadi; Prasad, Bhanu; Prasad, Eswar Ravi Vara

doi:10.7860/jcdr/2014/7549.4620

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“…A study in 2011 revealed that MSDs were the most frequent health complaint by European, United States and Asian Pacific workers [ 2 ]. MSD is common in occupations that involve repetitive movements and prolonged, static postures such as sitting or standing, both of which are prerequisites to dental clinicians [ 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 ]. Studies have indicated that MSDs are multifactorial and are not just limited to physical causes.…”

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Musculoskeletal Disorders and Working Posture among Dental and Oral Health Students

Hayes

Polster

2016

Healthcare

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The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) in the dental professions has been well established, and can have detrimental effects on the industry, including lower productivity and early retirement. There is increasing evidence that these problems commence during undergraduate training; however, there are still very few studies that investigate the prevalence of MSD or postural risk in these student groups. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of MSD and conduct postural assessments of students studying oral health and dentistry. A previously validated self-reporting questionnaire measuring MSD prevalence, derived from the Standardised Nordic Questionnaire, was distributed to students. Posture assessments were also conducted using a validated Posture Assessment Instrument. MSD was highly prevalent in all student groups, with 85% reporting MSD in at least one body region. The neck and lower back were the most commonly reported. The final year dental students had the highest percentage with poor posture (68%), while the majority of students from other cohorts had acceptable posture. This study supports the increasing evidence that MSD could be developing in students, before the beginning of a professional career. The prevalence of poor posture further highlights the need to place further emphasis on ergonomic education.

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Musculoskeletal Disorders and Working Posture among Dental and Oral Health Students

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Polster

2016

Healthcare

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“…Static positions require contraction of at least 50% of the muscles in the entire body, prolonged immobility and activity against the force of gravity (13,15). The consequence of these is pain, as well as structural disorders, often resulting in premature termination of dentist's careers (13,16). According to Marklin et al 78% dentists and 66% dental hygienists adopt a sitting position (17).…”

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A Pilot Study Evaluating the Prevalence of Cervical Spine Dysfunction Among Students of Dentistry at the Medical University

Kuć

Żendzian-Piotrowska

2020

Front. Neurol.

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Introduction: Cervical pain affects most people at some stage, especially middle-aged. It is one of the symptoms of cervical spine dysfunction. The prevalence of neck pain varies and depends on the population studied. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of cervical spine dysfunction among dentistry students from a medical university. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on a group of 112 randomly chosen, generally healthy students (73 women and 39 men) of the faculty of medicine, division of dentistry at a medical university, aged 20-32, average 22.88 ± 2.7. The survey was based on a questionnaire about possible symptoms and disorders of the cervical spine in the 6 preceeding months. A bodychart was used to visualize ailments in relation to the scheme of human body, and a Graded Chronic Pain Scale was applied to assess levels of pain. Additionally, the Perceived Stress Scale and Neck Disability Index were evaluated. Results: With respect to the questionnaire about possible symptoms of cervical spine disorders in the 6 preceeding months, 22.32% of students declared headaches 2-3 times a week, and 45.53% 2-3 times a month. 42.85% of the participants reported difficulties with concentration, 56.25% showed attention issues, and 25% had problems with memory. Moreover, 9.82% of the subjects suffered from depression, and 27.67% declared mood disorders. The bodychart revealed the occurrence of pain within the cervical spine in 47.32% of the respondents. 31.25% of students declared discomfort in the suboccipital area. In 57.14% of people, low intensity of chronic pain without functional disorders was noted. A moderate level of stress was reported in 58.03% of students. Mild cervical spine disorders were found in 53.57% of cases. Conclusion: The relatively high prevalence of symptoms of the cervical spine dysfunction, chronic pain, stress, and neck disability among young people may indicate that numerous spinal disorders identified in dentists result not only from their profession, in which spine is significantly overloaded, but also individual predispositions including biopsychosocial profile and the changing lifestyle habits of young people.

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“…The present study demonstrated an association between the pain symptoms in the past year (GA) and the past 7 days (GD), and general health. Indeed, in some previous studies, dentists have presented with poor general health 7,23,24 . It is important to emphasize that musculoskeletal pain can affect other areas of life, not just the performance and limitations of work activities.…”

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“…It is important to emphasize that musculoskeletal pain can affect other areas of life, not just the performance and limitations of work activities. Indeed, in a study conducted in Brazil with teaching professionals who had musculoskeletal symptoms, it was shown that these pains correlated with the quality of life of the professionals 23,25 .…”

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Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in dental students and associated factors

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Aim: The objective of this research was to evaluate the prevalence of painful symptoms among dental academics, as well as their associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out at a public higher education institution, and the study population (n = 303) included undergraduate students who studied at least one subject that included clinical activities. For data collection, two self-administered questionnaires were delivered to the participants, the first of which consisted of sociodemographic variables, academic life, harmful habits, physical activity practice, and general health. The validated Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was used to identify musculoskeletal symptoms, the need to seek health resources, and to assess whether the disorders interfered with the work activities of academics. Results: The presence of pain in the past 12 months was observed in 199 participants (82.6%). Several variables, including gender, number of courses performed, physical activity, and general health status, had an association with painful symptoms in at least one area of the body (GA) over the past 12 months. In addition, variable general health was associated with pain symptoms in any area of the body (DG) over the past seven days. Conclusion: There was a high prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms, especially in the upper limbs, and there were associations between muscular pain and the number of disciplines studied and between muscular pains and the general health of the students.

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Exercise Prescriptions to Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders in Dentists

Cited by 19 publications

References 10 publications

Musculoskeletal Disorders and Working Posture among Dental and Oral Health Students

Musculoskeletal Disorders and Working Posture among Dental and Oral Health Students

A Pilot Study Evaluating the Prevalence of Cervical Spine Dysfunction Among Students of Dentistry at the Medical University

Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in dental students and associated factors

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