Trapezius Muscle Activity in using Ordinary and Ergonomically Designed Dentistry Chairs

Background: Most dentists complain of musculoskeletal disorders which can be caused by prolonged static posture, lack of suitable rest and other physical and psychological problems. Objective: We evaluated a chair with a new ergonomic design which incorporated forward leaning chest and arm supports...

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Main Authors: O Haddad, MA Sanjari, A Amirfazli, R Narimani, M Parnianpour
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Health Organization 2012-03-01
Series:The International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.theijoem.com/ijoem/index.php/ijoem/article/view/138