<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Specifically, maintaining a prolonged sitting position is considered to be associated with an increased risk of musculoskeletal disorders in the back, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, hips, knees and legs. The purpose of this study is to generate data, which can be used to support decisions on improving the health of dental technicians, whose basic activity is carried out in a sitting position at the work table, in order to improve the quality of life. Implementation of ergonomic measures, in the area where professional activities directly affect the physical and mental health of the employee, is of great importance.</p></abstract>

Specifically, maintaining a prolonged sitting position is considered to be associated with an increased risk of musculoskeletal disorders in the back, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, hips, knees and legs. The purpose of this study is to generate data, which can be used to support decisions on improving the health of dental technicians, whose basic activity is carried out in a sitting position at the work table, in order to improve the quality of life. Implementation of ergonomic measures, in the area where professional activities directly affect the physical and mental health of the employee, is of great importance.

The “Sitting” Position and Its Implications in Dental Technology. General Aspects of Improving the Quality of Life - Part I

“Carol Davila” University of Medicine of Pharmacy

Acta Medica Transilvanica

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Specifically, maintaining a prolonged sitting position is considered to be associated with an increased risk of musculoskeletal disorders in the back, neck,...

The “Sitting” Position and Its Implications in Dental Technology. General Aspects of Improving the Quality of Life - Part I

Online veröffentlicht: 23. Okt. 2020

Seitenbereich: 69 - 74

Eingereicht: 17. Juli 2020

Akzeptiert: 24. Aug. 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amtsb-2020-0055

Schlüsselwörter
sitting working position, musculoskeletal disorders

© 2020 Claudia-Camelia Burcea et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

The “Sitting” Position and Its Implications in Dental Technology. General Aspects of Improving the Quality of Life - Part I

Online veröffentlicht: 23. Okt. 2020

Seitenbereich: 69 - 74

Eingereicht: 17. Juli 2020

Akzeptiert: 24. Aug. 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amtsb-2020-0055

Schlüsselwörtersitting working position, musculoskeletal disorders

© 2020 Claudia-Camelia Burcea et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Schlüsselwörter
sitting working position, musculoskeletal disorders