Treat & Beat Your Upper Trapezius Pain
With Dr. Bethany Valachi, PT, DPT, MS, CEAS
Ergonomics Instructor, OHSU School of Dentistry
The upper trapezius muscle is the most active muscle in your body during the delivery of dental care. It is also the most responsive muscle to emotional stress. It should come as no surprise that Trapezius Myalgia is one of the most commonly diagnosed MSDs among dental professionals.
Dr. Valachi shares relevant, research-based interventions to prevent upper trapezus pain and work more comfortably.
Course Objectives
State the risk factors for developing upper trapezius pain in dentistry
Implement ergonomic strategies in the operatory to prevent & resolve upper trap pain
Discover how stress manifests as pain in the upper traps.
Learn how to correct the muscle imbalance that leads to trapezius myalgia
How to self treat trapezius myalgia trigger points
Learn which therapies research shows are most effective in resolving trapezius myalgia.
Best exercises to prevent trapezius myalgia.
*BONUS! Downloadable handout with chairside stretches
CE CREDITS: 1 CEU
DATES
June 10, 2025 10:00 am PST/1:00 pm EST
June 11, 2025 5:00 pm PST/8:00 pm EST
June 13, 2025 8:00 am PST/11:00 am EST
LENGTH: 60 min. webinar plus 10 min. Q&A
REGISTRATION FEE: $39
REFUND: Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours prior to webinar
PROGRAM PROVIDER: Posturedontics, LLC
SUPPORT: [email protected] or 503.291.5121
Instructor
Dr. Bethany Valachi is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and author of the book, “Practice Dentistry Pain-Free”. She is clinical instructor of ergonomics at OHSU School of Dentistry in Portland, OR and is recognized internationally as an expert in dental ergonomics. She has published more than 80 articles in dental journals.
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