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Preventing Musculoskeletal Injury

Amanda Holland and Molly Morgan. Preventing Musculoskeletal Injury. Loupes. Reduce eye strain Reduce back and neck fatigue Allows hygienist to maintain neutral body position Improves overall posture. Why Go Cordless?. Cordless Handpieces. Light weight Less hand fatigue

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Preventing Musculoskeletal Injury

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  1. Amanda Holland and Molly Morgan Preventing Musculoskeletal Injury

  2. Loupes • Reduce eye strain • Reduce back and neck fatigue • Allows hygienist to maintain neutral body position • Improves overall posture

  3. Why Go Cordless? Cordless Handpieces • Light weight • Less hand fatigue • Decreases pressure on muscles • Improves operator comfort • Eliminates pinch grasping • More control • Better handling

  4. Seating Systems Proper seating is the key to providing proper postural support

  5. Hygienists and Fitness • Overall fitness is very important • Dental hygienists have unique fitness needs • They are at higher risk of musculoskeletal injury • Some exercises can hurt, not help

  6. Exercises Hygienists Should Avoid • Traditional sit-upsput stress on the hip muscles – they should be stretched instead • Vertical row strengthens shoulders, which are already stressed

  7. What Fitness Routines Should Hygienists Focus On? • Pilates focuses on strengthening core muscles • Endurance exercises such as resistance bands • Stretching and flexibility such as yoga

  8. Hygienists have unique fitness needs Why Focus on Pilates? • Strengthens core muscles • Provides greater stability • Improves balance • Gain flexibility • Limits stressful joint movements

  9. Sleep Positions Back Sleep Position Side Sleep Position

  10. Protect Your Body and Extend Your Career • Stay educated on preventive measures • Practice ergonomic principles in and out of the office • Achieve an unstressed, neutral environment • Develop a fitness routine that addresses the unique needs of hygienists • Maintain proper alignment at all times

  11. Amanda Holland and Molly Morgan Preventing Musculoskeletal Injury

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