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E-025 - Unpacking Back Pain: The Pilates Secret to Dental Practitioner Longevity

Sunday, March 17

2:30 PM - 2:50 PM

Location: Riverside, East Tower, Exhibit Level

CE: .25

Presenter(s)

RD

Rebecca Dayanim, D.D.S.

Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC

Target Audience: Faculty

Learning Focus: Emerging Issues and Trends

Back pain and disability have been on the rise amongst dental practitioners in recent years. Prolonged static postures in combination with poor posture and muscle imbalances can progress to musculoskeletal disorders if not properly addressed. Participants will discover the mechanisms that lead to injury and pathways to prevention. Joseph Pilates developed his series of movements to attain proper spinal architecture, and to provide a full body exercise and rehabilitation practice. The Pilates Method addresses the group of muscles that are neglected and weakened during the practice of dentistry, yet critical in order to prevent back pain and injury.

Learning Objectives:

Review the fundamentals of musculoskeletal disorders.
Identify the muscles that are critical in achieving proper spinal alignment, core strength and injury prevention.
Recognize the role of The Pilates Method in improving posture and alleviating back pain.