BACKGROUND In Germany, about 86.7 % of the dentists have stated to suffer from pain in the neck and shoulder region. These findings are predominantly based on surveys. Therefore the objective of this study is to conduct a kinematic analysis of occupational posture in dentistry. METHODS Twenty one dentists (11 f/10 m; age: 40.1 ± 10.4 years) have participated in this examination. The CUELA-Sys...

The advent of compact and lightweight portable personal computers has offered its users mobility. Various sizes of PC-FPDs can now be seen in the occupational setting as an alternative to the desktop computers. However, the increasing popularity of this relatively new technology may not be without any accompanying problems. The present study was designed to evaluate the use of PC-FPDs in terms ...

So far, many different studies have examined possible implications of typing related posture and activity on carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) incidence. Although they tend to present the findings as very apparent ones, assessing the complex relationships between the different causal factors implicated in keyboarding and in the usage of pointing devices, on the one hand, and work related upper extre...

OBJECTIVE It is important to understand how chiropractors practice beyond their formal education. The objective of this analysis was to assess the diagnostic and treatment methods used by chiropractors in English-speaking Canadian provinces. METHODS A questionnaire was created that examined practice patterns amongst chiropractors. This was sent by mail to 749 chiropractors, randomly selected ...

This review discusses visual acuity in dentistry and the influence of optical aids. Studies based on objective visual tests at a dental working distance were included. These studies show dramatic individual variation independent of the dentists’ age. The limitations due to presbyopia begin at an age of 40 years. Dental professionals should have their near vision tested regularly. Visual deficie...

INTRODUCTION Over the past two centuries the surgical profession has undergone a profound evolution in terms of efficiency and outcomes. Societal concerns in relation to quality assurance, patient safety and cost reduction have highlighted the issue of training expert surgeons. The core elements of a training model build on the basic foundations of gross and fine motor skills. In this paper we ...

Objective: To identify the ergonomic factors causing various health hazards in among dentists practicing in Northern India. Materials and methods: A cross sectional study was carried out among the dentists practicing in various parts of Northern India. Convenience sample of 1000 dentists who met the inclusion criteria was taken and those who agreed to participate. Data collection was done by th...

Hand anthropometry data are largely based on measurements of the hand in an outstretched hand posture and are, therefore, difficult to apply to tool gripping hand postures. The purpose of this project was to develop a representative, scalable hand model to be used with 3-D software drawing packages to aid in the ergonomic design of hand tools. Landmarks (66) on the palmar surface of the right h...

A company needs to know each employee's ability reduce accidents that happen workers due a lack of study on ergonomic principles. The research was conducted at construction producing paving blocks in Kediri. production capacity the is 1000 paving/day. In 2017, three work were caused by fast pace reaching tired phase while working. Pulling, lifting, and putting down carrying weighty loads repeti...