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Why Strength Training Isn’t Enough For RDH’s

Strength training matters for dental hygienists. It just doesn’t automatically make your workdays feel easier.

If you’re strength training, watching positioning, and still end the day with tight shoulders or an upper back that’s “on fire,” there’s an important piece many of us miss. The way your body responds between strength sessions matters just as much as the strength itself.

👉 Read more on how to bridge the gap here: https://funfitsolutions.com/strength-training-dental-hygienists-feeling-better-at-work/

or funfitsolutions.com/blog (you’ll see it under recent blog posts)

#rdh #registereddentalhygienist #dentalhygienelife

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