When a person wears a glove that restricts movement, he or she must exert more muscle effort to perform tasks, thereby increasing the risk of strain, which can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome.
Improving Practice Health and Wellness with Ergonomic Equipment from A-dec
One way to promote health and safety in the dental setting is through sound office design and the right equipment. A-dec has the ergonomic equipment dental practices need to provide a safe and healthy work environment.
Why Sitting Is More Than a Pain in the Butt
You did it! You found yourself working in a profession that you love! Congratulations! Welcome to the journey of extreme satisfaction and the possibility of pain and suffering you never...
When it Comes to a Lasting Career, Ergonomics Matters
Every morning when you get to your dental office, ergonomics is probably not the first thing that concerns you. It’s also probably not the second, third, or fourth thing, either....
Updated office design and equipment eliminate headaches, and backaches
When Erin Roberts, DDS, purchased a dental office from a retiring dentist to open Healthy Smiles in Enid, Okla. in 2003, she had no idea what kind of challenges she...