Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among dental professionals in Saudi Arabia
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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among dental professionals in Saudi Arabia
[Purpose] Musculoskeletal disorders are common causes of work-related disability in different professions involving the frequent practice of lifting, stooping, twisting, prolonged sitting, or standing. The dental profession is one such profession. Our aim was to determine the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among dental professionals in Saudi Arabia, the factors associated ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Physical Therapy Science
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0915-5287,2187-5626
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.27.1107