Determinants of upper extremity functions in dentists with chronic neck pain

Emrullah Alkan; Nihal Gelecek; İlke Kara; Aliye Akcalı

Makale detayları

Determinants of upper extremity functions in dentists with chronic neck pain

Yazarlar:

Emrullah Alkan | Nihal Gelecek | İlke Kara | Aliye Akcalı

Yayıncı:

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University

Ana Başlıklar:

Physiotherapy

Dergi:

Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Health Sciences Institute Vol.12 Issue 3, pp.10-14

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001336145

pISSN:

2148-2837

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Dentistry is a profession that requires mental and physical attention due to the nature of the work performed. Especially manual dexterity, psychomotor skills and long-term static stay in the same position due to procedures in a small area can disrupt the symmetry of the body and cause neck pain and disability in upper extremity functions over time. The aim of this study was to identify the determinants of upper extremity functions in dentists with chronic neck pain. A total of sixty dentists with chronic neck pain were included in the study. The sociodemographic characteristics of participants were recorded. Right and left upper trapezius pain pressure threshold PPT, neck disabilities, upper extremity functions of the participants were evaluated by algometry, neck disability index NPI and the disabilities of arm, shoulder and hand DASH, respectively. The mean age of the participants was 35.304.16 and the number of women and men was 45 and 15, respectively. A significant relationship was found between DASH and NDI r0.449, p0.009, right trapezius PPT r-0.470, p0.005 and left trapezius PPT r-0.354, p0.043 of the participants. After regression analysis, only NDI was found to be significant as a determinant of upper extremity functions. This can be explained by the fact that disabilities of the proximal parts of the body can be a determining factor in the development of disabilities in the distal parts. In this context, giving these patients exercises that will reduce neck region disability will improve upper extremity functions.

 Dentistry is a profession that requires mental and physical attention due to the nature of the work performed. Especially manual dexterity, psychomotor skills and long-term static stay in the same position due to procedures in a small area can disrupt the symmetry of the body and cause neck pain and disability in upper extremity functions over time. The aim of this study was to identify the determinants of upper extremity functions in dentists with chronic neck pain. A total of sixty dentists with chronic neck pain were included in the study. The sociodemographic characteristics of participants were recorded. Right and left upper trapezius pain pressure threshold PPT, neck disabilities, upper extremity functions of the participants were evaluated by algometry, neck disability index NPI and the disabilities of arm, shoulder and hand DASH, respectively. The mean age of the participants was 35.304.16 and the number of women and men was 45 and 15, respectively. A significant relationship was found between DASH and NDI r0.449, p0.009, right trapezius PPT r-0.470, p0.005 and left trapezius PPT r-0.354, p0.043 of the participants. After regression analysis, only NDI was found to be significant as a determinant of upper extremity functions. This can be explained by the fact that disabilities of the proximal parts of the body can be a determining factor in the development of disabilities in the distal parts. In this context, giving these patients exercises that will reduce neck region disability will improve upper extremity functions.

 Dentistry is a profession that requires mental and physical attention due to the nature of the work performed. Especially manual dexterity, psychomotor skills and long-term static stay in the same position due to procedures in a small area can disrupt the symmetry of the body and cause neck pain and disability in upper extremity functions over time. The aim of this study was to identify the determinants of upper extremity functions in dentists with chronic neck pain. A total of sixty dentists with chronic neck pain were included in the study. The sociodemographic characteristics of participants were recorded. Right and left upper trapezius pain pressure threshold PPT, neck disabilities, upper extremity functions of the participants were evaluated by algometry, neck disability index NPI and the disabilities of arm, shoulder and hand DASH, respectively. The mean age of the participants was 35.304.16 and the number of women and men was 45 and 15, respectively. A significant relationship was found between DASH and NDI r0.449, p0.009, right trapezius PPT r-0.470, p0.005 and left trapezius PPT r-0.354, p0.043 of the participants. After regression analysis, only NDI was found to be significant as a determinant of upper extremity functions. This can be explained by the fact that disabilities of the proximal parts of the body can be a determining factor in the development of disabilities in the distal parts. In this context, giving these patients exercises that will reduce neck region disability will improve upper extremity functions.

 Dentistry is a profession that requires mental and physical attention due to the nature of the work performed. Especially manual dexterity, psychomotor skills and long-term static stay in the same position due to procedures in a small area can disrupt the symmetry of the body and cause neck pain and disability in upper extremity functions over time. The aim of this study was to identify the determinants of upper extremity functions in dentists with chronic neck pain. A total of sixty dentists with chronic neck pain were included in the study. The sociodemographic characteristics of participants were recorded. Right and left upper trapezius pain pressure threshold PPT, neck disabilities, upper extremity functions of the participants were evaluated by algometry, neck disability index NPI and the disabilities of arm, shoulder and hand DASH, respectively. The mean age of the participants was 35.304.16 and the number of women and men was 45 and 15, respectively. A significant relationship was found between DASH and NDI r0.449, p0.009, right trapezius PPT r-0.470, p0.005 and left trapezius PPT r-0.354, p0.043 of the participants. After regression analysis, only NDI was found to be significant as a determinant of upper extremity functions. This can be explained by the fact that disabilities of the proximal parts of the body can be a determining factor in the development of disabilities in the distal parts. In this context, giving these patients exercises that will reduce neck region disability will improve upper extremity functions.

Makale detayları

Determinants of upper extremity functions in dentists with chronic neck pain

Yazarlar: Emrullah Alkan | Nihal Gelecek | İlke Kara | Aliye Akcalı

Yayıncı: Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University

Ana Başlıklar: Physiotherapy

Dergi: Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Health Sciences Institute Vol.12 Issue 3, pp.10-14

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 12/2024

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001336145

pISSN: 2148-2837

dentist

upper extremity functions

chronic neck pain

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Emrullah Alkan | Nihal Gelecek | İlke Kara | Aliye Akcalı

Yayıncı:

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University

Ana Başlıklar:

Physiotherapy

Dergi:

Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Health Sciences Institute Vol.12 Issue 3, pp.10-14

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001336145

pISSN:

2148-2837