Journal of environmental and public health
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J Environ Public Health · Jan 2015
Prevalence of Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders in Dentists: Symptoms and Risk Factors.
The purpose of the present research was to examine the factors that lead to musculoskeletal disorders in dentists by assessing their posture using RULA method. ⋯ The present findings showed that unsuitable posture of dentists during work has a considerable effect on musculoskeletal disorders. Therefore, further investigation is required to avoid the detrimental effects of wrong posture.