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Investigation of Musculoskeletal System Problems in Dentists According to Work-Related Parameters and Exercise Habits

Diş Hekimlerinde Çalışma ile İlişkili Parametrelere ve Egzersiz Yapma Alışkanlığına Göre Kas İskelet Sistemi Problemlerinin İncelenmesi

Hatice Cetin(HACETTEPE ÜNİVERSİTESİ, FİZİK TEDAVİ VE REHABİLİTASYON FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0001-8488-5763
Birol Önal(ATATÜRK ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-8888-0326
Esra Dülger(GAZİOSMANPAŞA ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-0488-0127
Nezire Köse(HACETTEPE ÜNİVERSİTESİ, FİZİK TEDAVİ VE REHABİLİTASYON FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0001-8342-7293
Sevil Bilgin(HACETTEPE ÜNİVERSİTESİ, FİZİK TEDAVİ VE REHABİLİTASYON FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0003-1597-1312
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1–11
Publication Date
2025-01-02
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Instilling exercise habits in dentists is a crucial factor in reducing musculoskeletal system exposures.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Purpose: To examine musculoskeletal system problems in dentists based on years of experience, workplace, and exercise habits.
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Key Findings & Data:Material and Methods: A total of 203 dentists were included in the study.
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Conclusion & Impact:Instilling exercise habits in dentists is a crucial factor in reducing musculoskeletal system exposures.
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⚙️Variables:diş hekimleri · egzersiz · kas iskelet hastalıkları

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Purpose: To examine musculoskeletal system problems in dentists based on years of experience, workplace, and exercise habits. Material and Methods: A total of 203 dentists were included in the study. Individuals were divided into two separate groups according to years of experience 0.05). Dentists with exercise habits exhibited lower pain intensities in the neck, shoulder, back, and elbow, as well as lower ODI and NDI values (p<0.05). Conclusion: As dentists gain more experience, they might encounter issues related to lower back pain. However, adapting to the demands of the profession over time can lower the risk of psychosocial exposure. Instilling exercise habits in dentists is a crucial factor in reducing musculoskeletal system exposures.

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Amaç: Diş hekimlerinde çalışma yılı, çalışma yerine ve egzersiz yapma alışkanlığına göre kas iskelet sistemi problemlerini incelemektir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmaya 203 çalışan diş hekimi dahil edildi. Bireyler çalışma yılları 0,05). Egzersiz alışkanlığı olan diş hekimlerinin boyun, omuz, sırt ve dirsek bölgelerindeki ağrı şiddetleri, OÖİ, BÖA değerleri daha düşüktü (p<0,05). Tartışma: Çalışma yılı arttıkça diş hekimlerinde bel ağrısına bağlı özür gelişebilir; ancak yıllar içerisinde mesleğin getirdiği iş yüküyle başa çıkmaya alışılması nedeniyle psikososyal maruziyet daha az olabilir. Diş hekimlerinde egzersiz alışkanlığının kazandırılması kas iskelet sistemi maruziyetlerini azaltmada önemli bir faktördür.

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Cetin, H., Önal, B., Dülger, E., Köse, N., Bilgin, S. (2025). Investigation of Musculoskeletal System Problems in Dentists According to Work-Related Parameters and Exercise Habits. Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi, Cilt: 13 Sayı: 1, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.30720/ered.1425550

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