Back Care for dentists (BE041013)

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DescriptionDid you know that back pain is a major cause of work loss and premature retirement among dentists,
Additional informationWhy do dentists get back pain? Is it all about bad posture?

Back pain is a complex and multifactorial problem, and therefore multiple solutions are required. This course offers a wide range of ideas aimed at managing and preventing back pain.

This a practical course that will use a mixture of lecture, demonstration, interactive practical (and humour!) to illustrate key points and keep you focused.

Comments from participants at previous courses;

"A terrific course"
"really helpful"
"interesting, enjoyable….practical advice"
"most useful! Lots of simple tips"
"practical exercises were very useful"
"lively, informal learning environment"
"excellent"
“the day really flew by!”

Please note that whilst Dr Gallacher can answer generic questions , advice that would amount to personal consultations is not possible.

This course is for dentists.
Gerry Gallacher is a dual qualified dentist and osteopath. He is uniquely placed to understand the highly specific nature of our job and the demands which it places on the spine, and to give advice on back pain

He qualified as a dentist in Dundee, and has over 20 years of wide experience of general practice, hospital and community dental services.

Gerry studied at the British School of Osteopathy, to pursue a lifelong interest in sports and musculoskeletal injuries, qualifying with a BSc (Hons) in Osteopathy in 1998. Since 2001, Gerry has worked as an Osteopath at the University of Bristol Sports Medicine Clinic.

Gerry Gallacher is a dual qualified dentist and osteopath. He is uniquely placed to understand the highly specific nature of our job and the demands which it places on the spine, and to give advice on back pain

He qualified as a dentist in Dundee, and has over 20 years of wide experience of general practice, hospital and community dental services.

Gerry studied at the British School of Osteopathy, to pursue a lifelong interest in sports and musculoskeletal injuries, qualifying with a BSc (Hons) in Osteopathy in 1998. Since 2001, Gerry has worked as an Osteopath at the University of Bristol Sports Medicine Clinic.

His aim is to help dentists to keep working and enjoying life, free from the burden of back pain and other musculoskeletal disorders.
VenueTrust Education Centre, Reading - Berkshire - West  View details
Date & timeFriday 4 October 2013, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£25.00
Aims
  1. To reduce the impact of back pain and other musculoskeletal disorders in dentists and other dental professionals who directly treat patients.
  2. To offer a wide range of ideas aimed at managing and preventing back pain, including: • How to stretch and strengthen the spine • What to do with tight muscles • Treatment options – what works best? • Seating options • Ergonomic factors • Useful clinical anatomy • Common causes of back pain • Latest clinical evidence on back pain investigation and management
  3. To learn exercises that will keep you “fit to practise” dentistry