Prevalence of low back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome among dental practitioners in Dakshina Kannada and Coorg District

Prevalence of low back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome among dental practitioners in Dakshina Kannada and Coorg District

Context: Dental practitioners who usually have to work for long durations in a particular fixed posture are more prone to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), particularly those involving the hand and wrist and also of the lower back. Aims: To study the prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and lo...

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Main Authors: D Anupama Prasad, Drithi Appachu, Vinayak Kamath, D Krishna Prasad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dental Research
Subjects:
Carpal tunnel syndrome
dental practitioners
ergonomics
low back pain
musculoskeletal disorders
strengthening exercises
Online Access:http://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2017;volume=28;issue=2;spage=126;epage=132;aulast=Prasad

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