A5052981838- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Occupational health in dentistry
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Musicians’ Health and Performance
- Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Occupational Health and Performance
- Sports Performance and Training
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Effects of Vibration on Health
- Medical Practices and Rehabilitation
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Diversity and Impact of Dance
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Dietary Effects on Health
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Multisensory perception and integration
Goethe University Frankfurt
2016-2025
University Hospital Frankfurt
2019
Background: Dentists are at a higher risk of suffering from musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) than the general population. However, latest study investigating MSD in dental profession Germany was published about 20 years ago. Therefore, aim this to reveal current prevalence dentists and students Germany. Methods: The final size contained 450 (287 f/163 m) subjects different areas specialization. age participants ranged 23 75 years. questionnaire consisted modified version Nordic Questionnaire,...
Abstract Purpose To examine the long‐term results of Press‐Fit‐Hybrid fixation technique in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction on self‐reported knee function, sport ability, return to (RTS) success, quality life and re‐rupture rates. Methods Adults with ACL rupture which was reconstructed between 2011 2013 using were included. Participants completed questionnaires before surgery at 6‐month, 1‐year, 2‐year, 3‐year 10‐year follow‐ups. Subjective function International Knee...
Traditional ergonomic risk assessment tools such as the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) are often not sensitive enough to evaluate well-optimized work routines. An implementation of kinematic data captured by inertial sensors is applied compare two routines in dentistry. The surgical dental treatment was performed different conditions, which were recorded means (Xsens MVN Link). For this purpose, 15 (12 males/3 females) oral and maxillofacial surgeons took part study. Data post processed...
In general, the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) in dentistry is high, and dental assistants (DA) are even more affected than dentists (D). Furthermore, differentiations between fields specialization (e.g., general dentistry, endodontology, oral maxillofacial surgery, or orthodontics) rare. Therefore, this study aims to investigate ergonomic risk aforementioned four for D DA on one hand, compare within each individual field specialization.
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are common among dental professionals. The most areas affected the trunk, neck, shoulders and wrists. Current evidence suggests that causes of MSD can be found in physical demands profession. Posture movement during treatment is influenced by arrangement concept (patient chair, equipment cabinets). It has not been investigated whether ergonomic risk differs between concepts.To evaluate prevalence professionals, 1000 responses will collected from a nationwide...
Musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) is already prevalent in dental students despite their young age and the short duration of practice. The current findings state that causes MSD are related to posture during work. This study aims investigate ergonomic risk students. In order analyze students, 3D motion analyses were performed with inertial sensors performance standardized activities. For this purpose, 15 assistant trainees (all right-handed) measured a team. Data analyzed using Rapid Upper Limb...
In order to classify and analyze the parameters of upper body posture in clinical or physiotherapeutic settings, a baseline form standard values with special regard age, sex BMI is required. Thus, subjectively healthy men women aged 21-60 years were measured this project. The postural 800 symptom-free male (n = 397) female 407) volunteers (Ø♀: 39.7 ± 11.6, Ø ♂: 40.7 11.5 y) studied. mean height was 1.8 0.07 m, weight 84.8 13.1 kg an average 26.0 3.534 kg/m2. contrast, 1.67 0.06 66.5 12.7...
The Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) is used for the risk assessment of workplace-related activities. Thus far, paper and pen method (RULA-PP) has been predominantly this purpose. In present study, was compared with an RULA evaluation based on kinematic data using inertial measurement units (RULA-IMU). aim study was, one hand, to work out differences between these two methods and, other, make recommendations future use respective basis available findings.For purpose, 130 (dentists + dental...
Introduction: Dental professionals are susceptible to musculoskeletal disorders due unphysiological postures during treatment, which can be mitigated by the choice of a work chair improve ergonomic working posture. Methods: In this study, influence five different chairs on risk assessment using RULA and behaviour 22 right-handed dentists was investigated. To end, dental treatment simulated phantom head, with body posture recorded an inertial motion capture system. The resulting kinematic...
Abstract Background A substantial body of research has documented a high prevalence neck, shoulder, wrist, and back pain among sonography users. However, the specific postures that contribute to these complaints have scarcely been systematically investigated, date. This proposed study offers novel method record users’ posture during examinations kinematically survey users in various specialities. Using this data, well-founded ergonomic recommendations for prevention work-related...
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are a common health problem in office workers. In Germany, MSD (mainly back pain related) the main cause of workdays lost to incapacity. This is not only bothersome for employees, but also causes higher costs system and employers. Workplace promotion programmes (WHPP) can help reduce this as they reach large target groups easily accessible. context, stretch training exercises have already proven be effective. present study, new approach focusing on trunk...
The occupation of dental assistants (DAs) involves many health risks the musculoskeletal system due to static and prolonged work, which can lead disorders (MSDs). aim study was investigate prevalence MSDs in DAs Germany. Methods: For this purpose, an online questionnaire analyzed 406 (401 female participants 5 male participants, 401w/5m) DAs. It based on Nordic Questionnaire (lifetime, 12-month, seven-day MSDs’ separated into neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, upper back, lower hip, knee, ankle),...
In order to reduce the risk of infection with Sars-Cov-2, work practices have been shifted home office in many industries. The first surveys concerning this shift indicate an increase musculoskeletal complaints employees. aim study was compare ergonomic upper extremities and trunk working a that ergonomically optimized workplace.For purpose, 20 subjects (13w/7m) aged 18-31 years each performed 20-minute workplace simulation (10 min writing text, 10 editing questionnaire) following set up: on...
For dental professionals, musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are common health hazards and resistance training programmes have been promising approaches in the quest for a reduction pain intensity of these professionals. Therefore, aim current study was to investigate effect trunk-oriented 10-week programme.In total, conducted with 17 dentists assistants (3 m/14 f) over course 10 weeks, workouts being performed 2 times week using 60 min intervention programme consisting 11 exercises. The...
Dentists, including endodontists, frequently experience musculoskeletal disorders due to unfavourable working postures. Several measures are known reduce the ergonomic risk; however, there still gaps in research, particularly relation dental work different oral regions (Quadrants 1-4).
Abstract Background The aim of this study was to collect standard reference values the weight and maximum pressure distribution in healthy adults aged 18–65 years investigate influence constitutional parameters on it. Methods A total 416 subjects (208 male / 208 female) between 18 65 (Ø 38.3 ± 14.1 years) participated study, conducted 2015–2019 Heidelberg. age-specific evaluation is based 4 age groups (G1, 18–30 years; G2, 31–40 G3, 41–50 G4, 51–65 years). measuring plate FDM-S...
In the context of workplace health promotion, physical activity programs have been shown to reduce musculoskeletal diseases and stress, improve quality life. The aim this study was examine effects using “five-Business” stretch training device for office workers on their A total 313 (173m/137f) participated voluntarily in intervention–control with an average age 43.37 ± 11.24 (SD) years, 175.37 9.35 cm height 75.76 15.23 kg weight, BMI 24.5 3.81 kg/m2. participants completed twice a week...
Background In clinical practice range of motion (RoM) is usually assessed with low-cost devices such as a tape measure (TM) or digital inclinometer (DI). However, the intra- and inter-rater reliability typical RoM tests differ, which impairs evaluation therapy progress. More objective reliable kinematic data can be obtained inertial capture system (IMC) by Xsens. The aim this study was to obtain TM, DI IMC methods in five tests: modified Thomas test (DI), shoulder after Janda retroflexion...
Background Dental professionals are subjected to higher risks for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) than other professional groups, especially the hand region. This study aims investigate prevalence of complaints among dentists (Ds) and dental assistants (DAs) examines applied therapies. Methods For this purpose, an online questionnaire analysed 389 Ds (240female/149male) 406 DAs (401female/5male) working in Germany. The self-reported data two occupational groups were compared with regard...
Background The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders is high in oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OS) due to their static contorted working positions. Hence, the aim this study was conduct posture analyses specific group dental professionals using Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA). Methods In total, 15 (12 m/3 f) OS participated study. An inertial motion capture system (Xsens) used collect kinematic data during a simulated workflow. Computer-based routines calculated RULA score for...
Zusammenfassung Muskuloskelettale Erkrankungen sind weltweit die häufigste Ursache für Schmerzen und Beeinträchtigungen der körperlichen Leistungsfähigkeit werden häufig mit reduzierter Lebensqualität sowie einer negativen Wirkung auf das subjektive Wohlbefinden assoziiert. Verschiedene Risikofaktoren können dabei Entstehung von Muskel-Skelett-Erkrankungen im betrieblichen Umfeld verantwortlich sein. So biomechanische Belastungen durch körperliche Anforderungen, Einwirkung physikalischer,...
Objectives For the prevention of musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs), stretch training can be a measure workplace health promotion (WHP) for office workers. This lead to an increase in mobility and, ultimately, reduce or prevent MSD. The aim study was examine standardised and individualised on device, specifically ‘five Business’, prevalence Design is non-randomised control study. Setting WHP programme with clerical employees German car manufacturer. Participants 252 (110 women; 142 men)...