POSTURE for dental professionals

So essential for us dental professionals. Maintaining good posture isn't just important when we're working. We should be mindful of our posture outside of work.

So, let's talk about POSTURE.

HOW LONG SHOULD YOU BE IN A NEUTRAL POSTURE?

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  as much as possible
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  20% of the working time
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  80% of the time
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  No need for neutral posture

With a simple question you can remind yourself throughout the day to keep a good-neutral posture in place:

Ask yourself before seeing a patient: " How is my posture?"

By simply asking this question you will be able to correct it naturally.

We all know what a good and what an incorrect posture is.

We just need a little reminder.

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Your ideal posture involves:

• a long spine

• keep natural curves throughout the spine

• chin parallel to the floor

• eyes gazing straight ahead

• pulling your shoulders down

• gently squeezing your shoulder blades together

• posture should allow you to breathe easily. Allowing full capacity of lungs with inhale and exhale

• posture should feel natural - not forced. If it feels forced, relax a bit

The key is to stay mindful and making a habit of returning to a neutral posture throughout the day.

• Around 20% of our work involves a patient communication — explaining existing conditions, reviewing and interpreting x-rays, discussing oral hygiene habits, and demonstrating proper use of toothbrushes (manual or electric: #curasept_worldwide #curaprox_uk #OralB #sonicareelectrictoothbrush), interdental brushes (#tepeinterdentalbrushes), floss, flossettes, and other devices like #waterpik.

During these conversations and demonstrations, it’s just as important for us to protect our own health by maintaining good posture.

AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST:

NEUTRAL POSTURE IS NOT A STATIC POSTURE

ANSWER to the question:

HOW LONG SHOULD YOU BE IN A NEUTRAL POSTURE? is:

AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE during our working and non working days.

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