Back Pain and How To Avoid It (SW12-05-18-02)

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Description	Back pain is a serious subject. Did you know that dentists are four times more likely than doctors to retire early on health grounds, with back and other musculoskeletal pains high on the list of causes? As a dual qualified osteopath (13 years) and dentist (20 years), I am uniquely placed to understand and advise on avoiding and treating back pain. Despite the serious content, this is an enjoyable course; with 20 practical tips, demonstrations and exercises (come prepared to move around, stand, kneel, lie down...). Some of you will even be stronger by the end of the day!
Venue	Engineers' House, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset  View details
Date & time	Friday 18 May 2012, 09:30 to 16:30
Lecturer	Mr Gerry Gallacher  View details
Target audience	Recommended to all
Development outcome	No development outcome
Course style	Lecture
Catering	Meal
Core topic	Not a core topic
CPD hours	6:00
Cost	£15.00
Aims	1. To reduce the impact of back pain on dentists and dental personnel. 2. To give a range of practical ideas including stretching and strengthening exercises
Objectives	1. Understand the causes of back pain. 2. Know why back pain affects so many dental personnel. 3. Understand what to do if you have back pain 4. Have a wide range of practical ideas to help reduce the risk of back pain