Promote Ergonomic Health

By Amber W. Hunt, BSDH, MS, RDH and Kimberly Lintag-Nguyen, RDH, BSDH, MS

Impacting the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are associated with pain and affect individuals’ well-being by limiting mobility, dexterity, and functional ability.¹ The prevalence of musculoskeletal pain reported by dental hygienists ranges between 64% and 93%.² Musculoskeletal pain can negatively affect work life, requiring a leave of absence, fewer work hours, or a move to a different profession.³ 

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