Dataset overweight and discapacity

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders comprise injuries that limit the ability of the human body to move and include elements such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments. They are considered significant problems within the practice of clinical dentistry, arising mainly because of physical overload resulting from dynamic and static activities. The aim of the research was to evaluate the relationship between shoulder, arm, and hand disability and body mass index in dentists. Methods: The study was classified as applied research with a non-experimental and correlational design. The sample consisted of 222 private practice´s dentists. A simple random probabilistic sampling was chosen. A questionnaire was considered to collect demographic, occupational, anthropometric, and exercise data. To assess the presence of symptoms of functional disability of the shoulder, arm, and hand, the shortened Disability of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand scale (QuickDASH) was used. Results: There are differences in shoulder, arm, and hand disability scores among the body mass index classification groups (PR=12.74, 95% CI [9.08; 16.4], p<0.001), even after adjusting for occupational and physical activity variables (PR=10544.08, 95% CI [302.84; 367111.40], p<0.001). Conclusion: This study highlights the significant relationship between BMI and functional disability of the shoulder, arm, and hand in dental surgeons, emphasizing the need for preventive strategies focused on weight management and the promotion of physical activity.