An individualized ergonomic wellness approach for the practicing gastroenterologist (with video)
The prevalence and burden of ergonomic related musculoskeletal injury is well established in the literature, though there is a paucity of data on techniques that can be used to avoid injury. This pilot study aimed to develop a new method of endoscopist wellness assessment. This technique presented here is an intervention by a physical therapist assessing ergonomic position and posturing during endoscopy to create an individualized wellness plan.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Stacy A. Markwell, Katherine S. Garman, Iris L. Vance, Ami Patel, Melissa Teitelman Source Type: research