Effectiveness of Physical Therapy Intervention in Pre-Clinical Dental Students
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Pain
- Sponsor
- Joshua Subialka
- Enrollment
- 16
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Pain Intensity
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 7 months ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The main purpose of our study is to assess whether guided strength training and stretching intervention with a written home exercise program is more effective than a home exercise program alone for pre-clinical dental students in improving and preventing pain associated with dental laboratory practice. Secondary aims will be to assess relationships between strength and quality of life measures of an individual and pain levels.
Detailed Description
Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain has been identified as a major concern among dental professionals. This can lead to decreased productivity, efficiency and quality of work along with higher costs for the medical system. The body region that is affected the most is the neck, followed by the back and shoulders. Ergonomic assessments and interventions can identify the areas of concern with workplace set up, however, training the muscles to adapt to abnormal postures may be an effective way of increasing the resilience of the MSK system while decreasing MSK pain as well. Specifically, strength training and stretching has been well researched as a way to prevent and improve pain for neck pain, low back pain and shoulder pain. Physical therapists are well trained in prevention and treatment of injuries, including a wealth of knowledge regarding strength training and stretching for specific regions. The main purpose of our study is to assess whether guided strength Thus, the main purpose of our study is to assess whether guided strength training and stretching intervention with a written home exercise program is more effective than a home exercise program alone for pre-clinical dental students in improving and preventing pain associated with dental laboratory practice. The secondary aim will be to assess the relationships between strength and quality of life measures of an individual and pain levels.
Investigators
Joshua Subialka
Assistant Professor, Associate Investigator
Midwestern University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Adults ages 18+
- •Current 2nd year university dental students
Exclusion Criteria
- •Any type of musculoskeletal surgery in the past 6 months
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Pain Intensity
Time Frame: 11 months
Visual analog scale (0-10 rating)
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)
Time Frame: 11 months
PROMIS® is a publicly available system of highly reliable, precise measures of patient-reported health status for physical, mental, and social well-being. This will be measured via electronic survey.
Secondary Outcomes
- Lower Trapezius Manual Muscle Test(11 months)
- Middle Trapezius Manual Muscle Test(11 months)
- Pec Minor Length Test(11 months)
- Cervical Flexor Endurance Test(11 months)