Smart Moves for Dental Professionals in the Operatory
Chairside Stretching and Trigger Point Therapy DVD Kit
Course Description
Learn how certain postures and positions can lead to muscle imbalances and painful trigger points among dental professionals. Repeated awkward postures, side bending or rotation may lead to the development of muscle imbalances or postural deformity. Operators generally tend to lose flexibility in directions opposite those in which they operate. Reversing these postures through Directional Chairside Stretching is key to developing optimal musculoskeletal health. The benefits and methods of directional chairside stretching are introduced, with illustrated pictures of nineteen chairside stretches and anatomical photos of the target area. For each stretch, operatory photos show postures, positions and movements that illustrate how areas can become painful or injured when delivering dental care. The etiology and self-treatment of painful trigger points is introduced, using a self-massage tool. Video length is 30 minutes. An excellent video for your next dental society or study club meeting.
Course Objectives
- Learn the etiology of muscle imbalances and trigger points in dentistry
- Identify the benefits of chairside stretching
- State the contraindications for chairside stretching
- Understand postures and positions in the operatory that are risk factors for developing ischemic muscles and trigger points
- Identify appropriate times to incorporate chairside stretching into the work schedule
- Learn how to self-treat and manage trigger points
- Identify appropriate alternate therapies for treatment of trigger points
Package Includes
- Chairside Stretching & Trigger Point DVD
- Chairside Stretching Instruction Manual
- 3 laminated stretching charts
- Backnobber device
- Backnobber Instruction Manual
Chairside Video Package without Backnobber
AGD CE credits: 2
AGD PACE Post-test: DOWNLOAD TEST for "Chairside Stretching" DVD course
Refund: Full refund within 30 days with receipt
Program Provider: Posturedontics, LLC
Instructor: Bethany Valachi, PT, MS, CEAS
Support/Questions: bethany@posturedontics.com or 503.291.5121
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