Top Ergonomic Mistakes Dental Clinicians Must Stop Making

Описание: Welcome back to Straight Up With Steph! Today’s solo episode breaks down the biggest ergonomic mistakes dental clinicians make — the exact habits that lead to neck pain, low-back pain, shoulder tightness, carpal tunnel symptoms, forward head posture, and the “dental hunchback.”

Whether you're a hygienist, dentist, assistant, or student, this episode teaches you how to protect your body starting right now.

You’ll learn:

✅What neutral posture actually looks like
✅How to fix chicken-wing posture
✅The clock positions that cause the most muscle activity
✅Why your patient’s position dictates your posture
✅Why skinny mirrors = pain
✅How death grip and pinch force cause hand/wrist injuries
✅The role of blood flow in healing
✅Microbreaks, standing, walking, and step goals
✅Why sleep, protein, diet & strength training matter for clinicians

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🌟Free Posture Mini-Course: https://ergonomics-by-posturepros.thi...

🌟Ergo courses + club membership: https://ergonomics-by-posturepros.thi...

🌟Microbreak Download: https://www.polishedposture.net/freeg...

🌟Corrective Exercise Specialist (for clinicians): https://www.builtbybrianne.com/

Timestamps:
00:00 - Stop these ergonomic mistakes in dentistry
4:12 - Stop not being in neutral posture, ergonomic loupes
9:07 - Stop using this clock position
13:27 - Stop putting your patient in the wrong spot
18:12 - death grip, carpal tunnel, tendonitis, neck pain, ergonomic instruments, mirrors, cordless
24:08 - blood flow, circulation, microbreaks, standing
29:49 - sleep, diet, exercise, strength training


Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Polished Posture. The information shared in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for any health concerns or before making significant lifestyle changes.


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