Care of Self; Understanding musculoskeletal problems in dentists. (FT2625)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectBack care
DescriptionMusculoskeletal problems are a common reason for dentists having time of work - this session should help prevent them developing in the years ahead.
Additional information

After qualifying as a dentist in 1986, Gerry Gallagher spent time working in Oral and Maxillofacilial Surgery. It was when competing in triathlon in the 1990's, that he became really impressed with the treatment hereceived from osteopaths for various injuries.This led Gerryinto studying osteopathy at the British School of Osteopathy, where hequalified with a Bsc(Hons) in 1998, and now into a full-time career treating and managing sports injuries.He has worked at the University of Bristol Sports Medicine Clinic since 2001 

VenueCenter Parcs Longleat Forest, Warminster - Swindon & N Wiltshire  View details
Date & timeFriday 15 February 2019, 09:00 to 16:00
LecturerMr Gerry Gallacher  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: dental foundation trainee

Development outcomeB
Course styleInteractive Workshop
Catering Tea and coffee only
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours1:00
CostNo charge
Aims

To learn what musculoskeletal problems are common among dentists

Objectives

To understand the biopsychosocial approach to treatment of these problems.

To have a number of suggestions on how to reduce the impact of these problems during your dental career.

Learning outcomes

To reduce the risk of suffering from musculoskeletal problems in the future