Tag Archives: Bethany Valachi
Monthly Stretch Time!
Since regular exercise and stretching are so important, especially for dental professionals stuck sitting awkwardly all day long, I try to incorporate some stretching tips into the blog every month. When I saw this article about the exercise needs of hygienists written by Bethany Valachi, PT, MS, CEAS, I couldn’t help but share some of Valachi’s great wisdom!
Firstly, did you know…
20 Chairside Stretches
Most dental professionals know that the key to a long and healthy, pain-free career is to, as Bethany Valachi, a leading dental ergonomic consultant, puts it, … “Ergonomize your Operatory.” The term is simple. You should practice dentistry using ergonomic dental equipment that reduces straining and twisting, and incorporate regular chairside stretches into your daily routine.
Since ergonomics have always been front and center…
Fitness Can Make OR Break Your Career
I think it is no secret that physical fitness is one of the most crucial factors in maintaining overall good health, but it is especially important for dental professionals as it could literally make or break your career.
In a recent newsletter from ergonomic expert, Bethany Valachi, she points out the startling statistic that nearly 1/3 of dentists who retire early are forced to…
Stretching to Pain-Free
For this month’s ergonomic stretching tip I am turning to the dental ergonomic expert, Bethany Valachi, for her professional insight.
Bethany’s website, Posturedontics.com, states an alarming statistic – that 2 out 3 dental members experience chronic pain. According to Bethany, shoulder pain is listed as the most frequently reported musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) among hygienists, and ranks second for MSDs reported by dentists. If shoulder pain…
Dental Ergonomic Expert
Tell me if this sounds familiar…
It is now mid-morning and you have worked on a few patients…Then it starts…Fatigue sets in. You have a burning pain in your neck and shoulder that is gradually getting worse, and a growing tension headache behind the eyes…
Bethany Valachi, a leading ergonomic expert for the dental industry, explains in her article entitled, Trapezius Myalgia: Making Dentistry a…
Practice Dentistry Pain-Free
Over the past few months, I have been recommending and illustrating simple yet effective stretches that you can do chair side to help alleviate work-related pain. As you continue your proactive approach to a pain-free career, I suggest adding this book to your library.
DentalEZ has long been on the forefront of designing and promoting ergonomic equipment. As a result of our stance, we…
