'Mind your Back’ – Practical Tips on Posture for Dentists and DCP’s (OX011113)

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DescriptionSince dentistry is a unique occupation in many ways, advice on back pain has to take into account the highly specific nature of the job, and the demands which it places on the spine and this course offers a wide range of ideas and practical elements aimed at managing and preventing back pain, including the following; • 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 Gerry 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. Dentists, Therapists, Hygienists and Dental Nurses.
VenueTerence Mortimer Postgraduate Centre, Banbury - Oxfordshire  View details
Date & timeFriday 1 November 2013, 09:00 to 16:45
LecturerMigration  View details
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Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£15.00
Aims
  1. To understand why back pain affects so many in dentistry
  2. To reduce the impact of back pain and other musculoskeletal disorders in dentists and dental professionals who directly treat patients
  3. To offer some top tips and practical exercises in managing and preventing back pain
  4. At the end of this session delegates will have a wide range of practical ideas to help reduce the risk of back pain having learnt the exercises that will help keep them ‘fit to practice’ in dentistry