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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Cervical Proprioceptive Training And Trapezius Activation Exercises In Dental Interns

Author(s) Ms. Saloni Pravin Kasare, Dr. Arpita Rathod
Country India
Abstract Background: Dental interns often maintain sustained and constrained head and neck postures during clinical procedures. These work demands may contribute to musculoskeletal discomfort, making knowledge of cervical proprioceptive training, trapezius activation exercises, and ergonomic strategies relevant.
Objective: To assess knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding cervical proprioceptive training and trapezius activation exercises among dental interns.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted among 150 dental interns. A self-made questionnaire included 10 knowledge items, 6 attitude items, and five practice items. Data were summarized using descriptive statistics, frequencies, percentages, and 95% confidence intervals as reported in the project. It was interpreted by using dichotomous scale for knowledge, five point likert scale for attitude and 4 point frequency scale for practice section
Results: The mean age was 25.87 ± 1.52 years; 61.3% were female, 78.0% reported more than six clinical working hours, and 72.0% reported neck discomfort. Overall, 53.3% had moderate knowledge, 35.3% good knowledge, and 11.3% poor knowledge. Positive attitude was reported for 87.3%, while 12.7% were classified as neutral. Practice was moderate in 54.7%, good in 29.3%, and poor in 16.0%. Awareness of specific cervical proprioceptive training and laser-pointer-based training was comparatively low.
Conclusion: The findings indicate a favourable attitude but mostly moderate knowledge and practice. Educational initiatives may help improve familiarity with cervical proprioceptive training and support more consistent preventive practices. The descriptive design does not establish causal relationships.
Keywords dental interns, cervical proprioception, trapezius activation, ergonomics, knowledge attitude practice
Published In Volume 8, Issue 5, September-October 2026
Published On 2026-10-16
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