What happens to our bodies when we work as dental professionals?
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WHY DO DENTAL PROFESSIONALS TEND TO EXPERIENCE MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN?
We prioritize our work / patients rather than our own bodies. As dental professionals, our top priority will always be the patient!
When we concentrate deeply on our task, our shoulders often lift, and we frequently overlook our posture.
Our upper body is bent forward. Accessing confined, dim areas such as people's mouths, which can sometimes be as small as 2 - 4cm, can be difficult. This frequently results in us compromising our posture.
Incorrect positioning of the patient chair often causes our head to be tilted forward and downward.
Occasionally, our chin may stick out forward as a result of the patient chair being too high or the patient's chin pointing downward.
Incorrect time management strategies often lead to stress or multiple micro-stresses.
Experiencing stress causes our muscles to tense up, leading to stiffness and eventually muscular pain. This can result from the daily strain we put on our bodies.
Neglecting ergonomics can cause our bodies to twist improperly, leading to increased pain and stiffness.
Our core muscles fail to provide sufficient support when our posture strays from the neutral alignment.
When our bodies start to ache, it can distract us from our work, making it more stressful.
Experiencing mental and physical exhaustion daily can lead to burnout.
LOOK AFTER YOURSELF BECAUSE NOBODY ESLE WILL
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TIME: 7pm GMT+1 - UK TIME | 12pm MDT | 2:00 PM EDT
What is included:
6 Ergonomic & Stretching Sessions:
Weekly guided sessions focused on correcting posture, relieving acute pain, and building functional strength.
Sessions are guided by coach Anita Hosty. Arrangement for zoom meetings are necessary. We will be focusing on 3 aspects of LOOSE HANDS: Ergonomics, Stretching & Strengthening of the muscles and Meditation.
Duration of sessions:
- ERGONOMIC session: 30 - 40 minutes each session
- STRETCHING / MEDITATION session: 30 - 40 minutes each session
On-Demand Access: Digital stretching routines you can follow anytime from the comfort of home.
Extended Support: You will receive 3 months of post-program access to the "Shake Your Day OFF with LOOSE HANDS" on-demand series.
In-Office Tools: A stretching guide to keep at your workstation for quick resets between patients.
The program fee includes a curated recovery helping guide to support your practice.
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