TIPisode Ergonomics: The Benefit of Microbreaks

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Stephanie Botts, RDH who is a clinical hygienist and ergonomic specialist. Today Stephanie talks to us about microbreaks, highlighting their importance and how to implement them into your routine.

Episode Highlights

• Microbreaks
• Chairside trapezius stretch
• Forearm stretches

Quotes

“It is all the little things that we are doing in the op that add up at the end of the week, month or year.”

“84% of dentists report pain or discomfort while working and 86% of hygienists.”

“After work is what is really important to me.”

“A microbreak is a short 20-30 second stretch break that you take every 20 minutes.”

“Microbreaks have been shown to reduce pain and fatigue in dental professionals.”

Links

https://www.posturepros.net/

https://www.instagram.com/steph.posturepros/

https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.botts.rdh/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/posturepros/