Optimum dental posture program Half Day Lecture BRIEF Practical demonstrations and experiential training in optimal movement and posture will give participants the opportunity to understand and practise essential skills for recovery and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries in clinical dentistry and life in general. Focus is on the well-being of dentists.
LEARNING OUTCOMES Learn the incidence, impact and causes of musculoskeletal disorders in dentistry
Understand the scientific background to the Alexander principles of co-operating with biomechanical design of the
Become aware of harmful movement and posture habits Understand the Alexander Technique as an evidence based, cause oriented kinaesthetic method for the recovery and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders
body during clinical dentistry and life in general
Learn essential posture and movement principles Learn pain reduction and injury prevention skills for career longevity
Understand habit change TOPICS AND PRESENTER Musculoskeletal disorders in dentistry Body mapping Inner Ergonomics - co-operating with biomechanical design in
Habit change Steps to optimum musculoskeletal health Active Rest - self-help technique for the back and neck
movement and posture
Dr Aniko Ball As a dentist practising for over thirty years, Aniko suffered from neck, shoulder and lower back pain for most of that time. Six years ago she contemplated forced retirement as her problems worsened and she could hardly move some days. Doctors and physical therapists considered her a hopeless case; none of them identified her condition as work related injury. Fortunately she came across the Alexander Technique, learned to release harmful posture and movement habits and got well. Aniko is passionate about the transformative impact of the Alexander Technique in preventing work related injuries in the dental profession and helping those who are suffering as she once did. Out of a desire to make a difference, she has undertaken a 1600-hour part time course at the Melbourne Alexander School.
DATE
FORMAT
RSVP
Friday 7 October, 2016
Workshop
Monday 16 September, 2016
TIME
CPD
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
3 scientific hours
VENUE
FEES
ADAVB Meeting Rooms Level 3, 10 Yarra Street South Yarra VIC
Member Non Member Recent Graduate
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