Dental Ergonomics: Avoiding Work Related Injuries
About this Seminar
Outline:
- Introduction
- What’s Causing Your pain?
- What is good posture?
- The Importance of Posture and Positioning.
- Why Dentistry is such a Pain in the Neck?
- Don’t let Plaque Be a Pain in the Back.
- Let’s Practice Optimal Sitting and Neck/Back Awareness.
- Shoulder Pain.
- Getting the Upper “Hand” on Pain.
- Do Dental Professionals Require Specific Exercise?
Presenters
Corey Pritchett
About Corey Pritchett
Corey completed a Bachelor of Secondary Education, a Bachelor of Physical Education and a Masters of Physical Education from Memorial University prior to completing a Bachelor of Science Physiotherapy at Dalhousie University in 2002. He began his career in Springdale in 2002 working at
the Green Bay Health Sciences Centre in a primarily outpatient orthopaedic setting. In addition, Corey has worked in outpatient orthopaedics at the Janeway and Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s. He has worked at Nova Physiotherapy for 15 years and is currently one of three co-owners.
Most of his post graduate work has been in the field of orthopaedics, manual/manipulative therapy techniques, acupuncture, Mackenzie Parts A and B, mobilization and neuro-orthopaedics, and muscle and movement impairment syndromes. In addition, courses in running, bike fit design, golf,
and injury prevention.
Corey has been extensively involved in competitive sports all his life and played university volleyball and Canada Games Track and Field. His interest and participation in sports has led to a keen interest in rehabilitating sports related injuries. Leisurely, Corey partakes in running, weight training, golf, snowmobiling/boating, and most outdoor activities.