Stretching and Strength Training to Improve Postural Ergonomics and Endurance in the Operating Room

Background:. Plastic surgeons report the highest prevalence of chronic musculoskeletal pain and fatigue among surgical subspecialties. Musculoskeletal pain impacts daily life, career longevity, and economic burden secondary to occupational injury. Poor postural awareness and ergonomic set up in the...

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Main Authors: James N. Winters, MD, Nicole Z. Sommer, MD, Michael R. Romanelli, MD, Chad Marschik, BA, Leah Hulcher, DPT, Brigitte J. Cutler, DPT
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2020-05-01
Series:Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000002810