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...
Main Authors: | O Haddad, MA Sanjari, A Amirfazli, R Narimani, M Parnianpour |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Health Organization
2012-03-01
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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 |
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