Publications by authors named "S Machac"
Article Synopsis
- Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) frequently develop in dentistry students, particularly affecting the spine, but there’s limited research on the relationship between spinal curve changes and MSDs in this population.
- A study involving 73 dentistry students tracked spinal changes over five years using a Spinal Mouse® device and found that spinal curve parameters varied by gender and changed throughout their education.
- Despite observing changes in spinal curves, no significant links were found between these objective findings and the self-reported incidence of MSDs among the students, suggesting the need for further research on this issue.
Sonographic measurement of deep fascia parameters - Interrater reliability.
Surg Radiol Anat
September 2024
Purpose: The deep fascia has recently been a current topic in many medical fields, including rehabilitation. Some research has already focused on assessing deep fascia, however results of individual authors differ in certain aspects. This study focuses on the inter-rater reliability of ultrasound (US) measurement of the thickness of deep fascia and loose connective tissue (LCT).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: There is growing evidence for the effectiveness of mirror therapy (MT) on pain reduction in patients with type I complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS I).
Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of MT on pain reduction and hand function in subjects with unilateral upper extremity CRPS I.
Design: Randomized controlled trial with control group cross-over (half cross-over design).
Article Synopsis
- Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a major issue for dentists and dental students, with a study tracking 73 students over five years highlighting common complaints like neck and lower back pain.
- Statistically significant increases in neck pain were observed from the first to the fifth year (up 15%), while lower back pain's increase was not significant (up 6.8%).
- Factors such as age, participation in high-level sports, and regular exercise showed significant impact on the prevalence of neck and back pain among these students.
The Development of Musculoskeletal Disorders during Undergraduate Dentistry Studies-A Long-Term Prospective Study.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
July 2021
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) frequently occur among dental practitioners and present a significant occupational burden with an early onset in the dentists' career. This study aimed to analyze the five-year development of self-reported overall MSDs among the dentistry students during the course of their studies and to assess the possible influence of the risk as well as protective factors. The questionnaire inquiry was performed among the first-year dentistry students, regarding the occurrence of MSDs and the presence of potential risk and protective factors.
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