بسم الله الرحمن الرحيمبسم الله الرحمن الرحيمPrevention and Prevention and

treatment of treatment of musculoskeletal musculoskeletal

disorders in dentistrydisorders in dentistry

Process of work:Process of work:By mahdi salariBy mahdi salari

MSc occupational therapist MSc occupational therapist

Introduction of Introduction of musculoskeletal disorder in musculoskeletal disorder in workshop trainingworkshop training on the on the

base of worldwide research base of worldwide research

Obtain general information about the job in question via job description or job

analysis

observe the job for several work cycles if possible and

document frequency of specific task performance

Request an interview with a skilled, uninjured dentists in the job position in question.

Task measurement of the workstation and of the dentist as applicable for workstation-

to- dentist fit recommendations

Document workstation layout (by photographing,

drawing, etc.)

Identify risk factors associated with tasks. Solution should be

developed with input from individuals who have the

greatest knowledge about the job

Make recommendations for possible ergonomic

interventions

Plan follow up meeting with management, area supervisors,

and dentists affected by interventions to present findings

and recommendations, time lines, costs, and so forth

• Occupational therapy in the workplaceOccupational therapists play an important role in helping workers return to work following an injury or illness, including stress. Their role in the workplace covers:

• Injury management and rehabilitation - including worksite assessments, injury risk assessments, occupational rehabilitation counselling and early intervention rehabilitation.

• Injury prevention - including manual handling assessments, claims history reviews, ergonomic assessments, development of an alternate duties manual, work conditioning programs and the redesign of workplaces.

• Training - in areas like stress management, manual handling, back care, safe work practices, the introduction of new equipment, work-station adjustments and work pause exercises