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What are the risk factors for the development of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)?
Exerting excessive force; excessive repetition of movements;
Awkward postures or unsupported positions;
Static postures or positions that a worker must hold for long periods of time;
Compression which can concentrate force on small areas of the body;
Inadequate recovery time due to overtime, lack of breaks, and failure to vary tasks;
Excessive vibration, usually from vibrating tools/drills, which can decrease blood flow, damage nerves, and contribute to muscle fatigue.1
These risk factors, either alone or in combination, can subject dental professionals’ hands and wrists to thousands of repetitive twisting, forceful, or flexing motions during a typical workday.2
Why should dental professionals care about ergonomics?
The prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) among dentist and dental hygienists can range from 64-93%, with chronic hand and wrist pain prevalence at 40-75 %. 3,4,5 Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among dental practitioners are cited as the main reason for early retirement.6
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ERGOFORM™ Ergonomic Design Technology Summary
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References 1. Khanagar S, Rajanna V, Naik S, Jathanna VR, Kini PV, Reddy S. An Insight to Ergonomics in Dental Practice. I J Pre Clin Dent Res 2014;1(2): 35-40. 2. Haghigh B, Khosropanah H, Vahidnia F, Esmailzadeh S, Emami Z. Association of Dental Practice as a Risk Factor in the Development of Carpal Tummel Syndrome. J Dental Shiraz Univ Med Scien 2013;14(1):37-40. 3. Valachi B. Getting the Upper Hand on Pain: Preventing Hand and Wrist Pain Syndromes in Dental Professionals. A Peer-Reviewed Publication. https://dentalacademyofce.com/ courses/1878/pdf/handandwristpain.pdf. 4. Lalumandier JA, McPhee SD. Prevalence and risk factors of hand problems and carpal tunnel syndrome among dental hygienists. J Dent Hyg 2001:75(2):130-134. 5. Attari S. The physical challenges of being a dental hygienist. Dentistry IQ. October 2019. https://www.dentistryiq.com/dental-hygiene/ergonomics/article/14069153/the-physicalchallenges- of-being-a-dental-hygienist. 6. Gupta A, Bhat M, Bansal N, Gupta G. Ergonomists in Dentistry. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2014:1(1):30
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