Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Their Associated Risk Factors among Pakistani Dental Practitioners: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Usman YounisAsma ShakoorFarooq Ahmad Chaudhry Shahab Ud DinSadia SajjadMaryiam YounisMuhammad Qasim Javed Mohammad Khursheed Alam

Published in: BioMed research international (2022)

Considering the high prevalence of WMSDs among dentists, preventive strategies that minimize the occurrence of WMSDs should be adopted by dental professionals. The impact of WMSDs can be reduced by maintaining good posture, taking breaks and rest in between work, doing regular exercise, and improving the work environment.

Keyphrases

oral health
physical activity
primary care
risk assessment
high intensity
resistance training
body composition