Back Care for the Dental team (BE120914)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectOther
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? How can you avoid it?

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 intended for the entire practice team.



VenueTrust Education Centre, Reading - Berkshire - West  View details
Date & timeFriday 12 September 2014, 09:00 to 16:45
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. Understand why back pain affects so many in dentistry
  2. Reduce the impact of back pain and other musculoskeletal disorders in dentists and dental professionals who directly treat patients
  3. Learn some top tips and practical exercises in managing and preventing back pain
  4. Have a wide range of practical ideas to help reduce the risk of back pain