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Table 2 Presence of self-reported risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders

From: Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in dentists

   

Score

 

n

%

Mean

SD

Physical load:

    

   Repetitive shoulder/hand movements

284

66.0

  

   Strenuous (awkward) posture

225

52.3

  

   Strenuous shoulder/hand movements

66

15.3

  

   High exposure to vibrating tools

329

76.5

  

Psychosocial load:

    

   Job control

  

28.58

19.83

   Work demands

  

37.38

25.79

General health:

    

   Need for recovery

  

40.28

29.07

   Perceived general health

  

31.22

22.76