Chapter 5 Patient Reception And Ergonomic Practice

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Body Language

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a set of nonverbal signals, including body movements, postures, gestures, and facial expressions, that gives expression to various physical, mental and emotional status

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Kyphosis

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naturally occurring concave forward curve present in the thoracic region of spine when viewed from the side

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Lordosis

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Naturally occurring convex forward curve present in the cervical and lumbar regions of the spine when viewed from the side

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Postural hypotension

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also called orthostatic hypo tension: a fall in blood pressure associated with dizziness, syncope, and blurred vision that occurs upon standing or when standing motionless in a fixed position.

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Supine

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flat position with head and feet on the same level

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Trendelenburg

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The modified supine position when the head is lower than the heart

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anthropometry

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the study of human body measurements especially on a comparative basis

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body mechanics

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the field of physiology that studies muscular actions and functions in the maintenance of the posture of the body

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dynamic pstural integrity

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the ability to adapt to needed postural tasks, remain functionally intact, and return to neutral posture when the demand is no longer there. it is a dynamic (changing) process

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ergonomics

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the study of human characteristics for the appropriate design of the living and work environment for the achievement of optimal performance with the least amount of negative effects

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functional movement

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muscles working together as a unit to complete a movement or task thereby creating the least amount of internal physical stress

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Movement(somatic) education

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methodology for development of postural habits that improve musculoskeletal efficiency resulting in less stress and strain in response to physical demands. based on body mechanics, functional movement, and structural integrity

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Risk factor

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anything that puts the clinician or patient at risk or increases their risk of exposure to an identified hazard

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Safe work practices

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any work practice that improves clinician and patient saftey. this includes but is not limited to decreased physical demands, improved layout, environmental factors, and work process organization

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Stress

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A physical , chemical or emtional factor that causes physical or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation or fatigue

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Treatment process organization

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organization of clinician as related to patient, treatment delivered, area of mouth treated.

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Work related musculoskeletal disorder, repetitive strain injury, cumulative trama disorder, bioaccumulated stress

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terms used to describe disorders of the musculoskeletal, autonomic, and peripheral nervous system caused by repeated, forceful, and awkward movements, as well as by exposure to mechanical stress, vibration, and cold temperatures. Often work related.

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Work simplification

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application to clinical procedure of time and motion studies, analysis of instuments and equipment, and body mechanics to provide the patient with a smooth, systematic, simplified approach for comprehensive dental hygiene therapy.

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Carpel tunnel syndrome

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a symptomatic compression of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel

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thoracic outlet syndrome

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Painful disorder of the fingers, hand and/or wrist from compression of the bronchial nerve plexus and vessels between the neck and shoulder

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bursitis

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inflammation of the bursa

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tendonitis

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Painful inflammation of the wrist resulting in strain

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disc herniation

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displacement of the nucleus of the disc with resultant pressure on the spinal cord or peripheral nerves.

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prolonged awkward posture

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body postures that deviate from the normal resting or neutral positions

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static postures
Long term static load

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assuming and holding any posture for a long period of time: stresses the body accelerates fatigue and discomfort

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repetition

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performing the same motion or series of motions continually or frequently

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force/grasp

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physical effort needed to lift push pull grasp and pinch items in the work environment.

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vibration

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the physical exposure to rapidly oscillating tools or machinery

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insufficient rest

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performing the smae motion or series of motions continually or frequently without sufficient recovery time for muscles

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Poor physical fitness

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decreased capacity for body to resist the negative consequences of physical demands of dental hygiene practice