Profession Benchmarked

Dentist / Dental Hygienist

Seated precision: sustained cervical flexion, thoracic kyphosis, forearm/wrist strain, static seated lumbar loading.

6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Cervical Flexion Extension
2 Cervical Axial Rotation
3 Thoracic Extension
4 Shoulder Internal Rotation
5 Hip Internal Rotation
6 Straight Leg Raise

Risk Factors Assessed

Cervical Flexion Extension
Thoracic Extension
Shoulder Internal Rotation
Hip Internal Rotation

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do dentist / dental hygienists need a biomechanical assessment?
Dentist / Dental Hygienist work creates specific biomechanical demands that accumulate over time. The protocol assesses Cervical Flexion Extension, Cervical Axial Rotation, Thoracic Extension to identify occupational strain patterns before they become injuries.
What does the Dentist / Dental Hygienist protocol address?
The protocol targets the 4 most common biomechanical issues in dentist / dental hygienist work, with 4 corrective priorities and occupation-specific exercises.
How do I get started with the Dentist / Dental Hygienist protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Dentist / Dental Hygienist protocol as part of your initial structural evaluation, then build a personalized corrective plan based on the findings.

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Your coach runs this protocol as part of your structural evaluation, then builds a personalized corrective plan based on the data.

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Protocol Details

Category
Profession
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
4
Benchmarked
Yes
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