Bethany Valachi
Solving Work-Related Pain in Dentistry
Bethany Valachi, MS, PT, CEAS is a physical therapist, certified ergonomic
assessment specialist and owner of Posturedontics, which she co-founded
with Dr. Keith Valachi, DDS. She presents dental seminars internationally,
provides in-office ergonomic consultations, is a published author in
numerous dental journals, including the JADA, contributing author to
the 3rd edition of Periodontal Instrumentation: A Clinical Manual by
A. Pattison, G. Pattison and S. Matsuda, and has developed home exercise
and chairside stretching video programs for dental professionals. She
is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Occupational
Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation Society.
CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINARS
Solving Work-Related Pain in Clinical Dentistry (For all team members)
Hygiene Shouldn’t be a Pain in the Neck (For hygienists)
Fighting Plaque with a Healthy Back (For assistants)
Studies show that the problem of work-related pain in dentistry has
actually increased over the past 50 years. Over half of all dental professionals
continue to experience pain. Why?
Research shows that a multi-factorial approach is needed to effectively
manage and prevent work-related pain in dentistry. Developed by a physical
therapist and clinical dentist, these dynamic seminars include, but
go far beyond dental ergonomics: a fusion of biomechanics, physiology,
physical therapy and dental ergonomics, these one-of-a-kind courses
are as scientific as they are fun and immediately applicable. Important
courses for all team members concerned with their musculoskeletal health
and career longevity.
- Implement effective techniques in the operatory
to manage and prevent work-related pain
- Discover how certain operatory
layouts, patient chairs, trays and delivery systems can contribute
to pain syndromes
- Identify symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders common
in dentistry
- Learn special techniques to prevent neck and shoulder pain
in female operators
- Prevent muscle imbalances through chairside stretching,
positioning and postural techniques
- Incorporate special positioning strategies for
shorter operators
- Reduce muscle strain through proper operatory positioning
of dentists, hygienists and assistants
- Learn how symptoms of carpal
tunnel syndrome can actually be of a different origin
- Learn how to reduce
back and neck pain through properly adjusted magnification and
seating systems
- Learn proper body mechanics in the operatory to reduce joint
and muscle strain.
- Identify and self-treat painful trigger points
- Implement the best sleeping
and driving postures to prevent pain syndromes to which dental
professionals are predisposed
- Learn how certain recreational activities (golf, tennis,
biking, jogging) can exacerbate pain syndromes in dental professionals
and implement
appropriate techniques to safely continue the sports you love.
- Learn
how weak postural muscles of the trunk and shoulders contribute
to pain syndromes
- Attain balanced musculoskeletal health with a home exercise
program developed specifically for dental professionals
- Incorporate
effective stress management strategies to reduce muscle tension
For more information, please visit Posturedontics' Web site at www.posturedontics.com
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