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For dental hygienists, magnification is a critical enabler of visibility and precision during routine care. While magnification improves visualization, not all loupes promote ergonomic neutral posture. Forward head posture and shoulder-level misalignment can increase cervical load and contribute to neck and back strain over time. The head weighs about 10–13 pounds, and anterior head position ...
As the end of the year approaches, many clinicians look for smart ways to invest in their practice while reducing taxable income. One powerful opportunity often overlooked is the Section 179 tax deduction — a U.S. tax incentive that allows businesses, including dental and medical practices, to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment in the year it is placed in service. If ...
ErgoPractice News - Jan/Feb 2024 By Jin Chang PhD jchang@surgitel.com Summary When making a purchase, particularly one that can have a positive impact on your health and well-being, it’s only natural to have questions. To assist you in making informed decisions, we’ve compiled a list of 10 questions and our responses. However, we understand that each person’s needs and concerns ...
In the wake of the COVID-19 global health pandemic, telecommuting has become the “new normal” for many in the American workforce. As states and local municipalities continue to implement stay-at-home and safer-at-home orders, telecommuting remains an integral part of many employers’ efforts to reduce the transmission of the virus in the workplace. Permitting employees to ...
Prolotherapy has been a part of modern orthopedic practices since the 1940s. It is growing in popularity not just in the U.S., but globally as well. Also known as “regenerative injection therapy” (RIT), prolotherapy is a procedure used to treat musculoskeletal conditions including tendinopathies, osteoarthritis, and chronic pain of the cervical spine, lumbar spine, and pelvis (Sit et ...
Foundries are considered to be among the most hazardous of manufacturing environments. Various foundry activities involve handling heavy objects such as moulds or castings. These activities may cause Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) due to improper work postures. In this paper, a biomechanics approach is proposed to evaluate the work posture and provide a safe working environment. This will help ...
Early intervention is critical in preventing common ill-health conditions, such as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and stress, from becoming chronically disabling. But a whole raft of cultural and organisational barriers mean that too many UK workers are still failing to flag problems - whether or not they are caused by their jobs - until they can no longer work.'If they felt they could report ...
Objective: To analyse cross-cultural differences between Greek and Dutch nursing personnel in association with the risk factors and occurrence and consequences (absenteeism and medical care seeking) of musculoskeletal disorders. Methods: This study was based on questionnaire surveys among 393 nurses and caregivers in nursing homes and homes for the elderly in The Netherlands and among 351 nurses ...