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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Stretching Microbreaks Can Reduce Surgeon Discomfort

By Ethan Covey

Brief breaks for stretching, known as stretching microbreaks, may relieve musculoskeletal pain and improve overall well-being among otolaryngologists, according to a recently released study.

Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is a common condition for surgeons, particularly otolaryngologists, that affects well-being and results in concern regarding career longevity (Am J Otolaryngol Head Neck Med Surg 2022;43[6]:103594).

The study sought to examine the effect that otolaryngology stretching