[Cervical, thoracic and upper limb load assessment in dental professionals]

G Ital Med Lav Ergon. 2007 Jul-Sep;29(3 Suppl):593-5.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

In order to analyze the effect of working posture on the level of neck, back and shoulder muscular activity, a clinico-anamnestic, electromyographic and postural study of 34 dentistry was undertaken. Using surface electrodes, the level of muscular activity was recorded. The results showed that neck flexed working posture is prevalent: using stereomicroscope gave lower levels than with or without enlarging systems, such as glasses.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arm / physiology*
  • Dentistry*
  • Electromyography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neck / physiology*
  • Occupational Health*
  • Posture*
  • Thorax / physiology*