[Table/Fig-3]:
Summary of data obtained from study participants
| Variables | Number (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total study participants | 60 | |
| Demographic Data | Age (mean age) | 42.4 ±2.3years |
| Male | 38 (63.3%) | |
| Female | 22 (36.7%) | |
| Participants suffering from musculoskeletal problems | 41 (68.3%) | |
| Male | 23 (56%) | |
| Female | 18 (44%) | |
| General Dental Practitioners | 28 (68.3%) | |
| Specialist dentist | 13 (31.7%) | |
| Genetic Predisposition | 13 (31.7%) (Male = 5, Female = 8) | |
| Lack of rest | 13 (31.7%) | |
| Position maintained for more than half an hour per patient | 16 (39%) | |
| Both reasons: Lack of rest and position maintained for more than half an hour per patient | 12 (29.2%) | |
| Mean duration of work per day (in hours) | 8.20 ± 1.2 hours | |
| Excessive fatigue in shoulders and neck | 18 (45%) | |
| Decreased grip strength | 12 (29.2%) | |
| Decreased range of motion | 15(36.5 %) | |