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Proper Body Mechanics
Reviewed 10/2014
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Body Mechanics
The use of one’s body to produce motion that is safe, energy conserving, and anatomically and physiologically efficient and that leads to the maintenance of a person’s body balance and control
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Benefits of proper Body Mechanics
Conserve energyReduce stress and strain to
muscles, joints, ligaments, and soft tissue
Promote effective, efficient respiratory and cardiopulmonary function
Promote and maintain proper body control and balance
Promote effective, efficient, and SAFE movements
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Causes of Back Injuries• Increase force/stress• Repetitive Motion/twisting• Forward bending• Poor or improper lifting techniques• Poor posture• Poor Job design• Deconditioned/Poor physical fitness
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• Overweight• Smoking• Nutrition• Stress
Causes of Back Injuries
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Mechanics: Poor Posture
• One of the main reasons that injuries occur
• Means that the spine’s normal curves are exaggerated or decreased creating stresses and strains in the tissues.
• The result is pain and dysfunction and can lead to serious injury.
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Mechanics: Forward Bending
• Forward bending can over-stretch the low back muscles to the point where they can lose strength to protect the spine from injury
• The ligaments are also weakened• Can increase stress on the discs• Range of the bend and time spent
in the position can determine amount of damage
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Mechanics: Twisting
• Repetitive twisting can do damage to the spine
• It over stretches ligaments and muscles causing weakness
• Can damage discs especially combined with bending
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Mechanics: Poor Job Design/Ergonomics
Injury can occur when:• Moving a load too heavy• Moving a load too often• Moving a load too far• Twisting with a load• Work too far to reach• Cold temperature, vibration• Improper chair/equipment
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Mechanics: Poor Work Habits
• Poor positions• Poor movement• Improper lifting habits• Make the job more difficult• Repetitive twisting and
bending
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Mechanics: Poor Physical Fitness
• Decreased oxygen delivery to muscles can cause muscles to wear down and lead to weakness.
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Mechanics: Overweight & Smoking
• Creates extra work for the spine
• Leads to excess fatigue and wear/tear in the body
• Nicotine damages connective tissue decreasing circulation and oxygen in the blood which affects muscle strength
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Mechanics: Nutrition & Stress
• Muscles need protein to repair worn musculoskeletal tissue
• Bones need minerals for strength
• Stress stiffens and weakens back muscles and increases pain sensitivity
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• Knowledge (think)• Know your work
environment• Know your patient• Know the tools available• Know how to use the tools
Body Mechanics: Quick Tips
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Body Mechanics: Quick Tips
• Find neutral spine• Bend knees• Use legs• No twisting• Avoid long distances• Objects close to you• Acquire the patients help
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Body Mechanics: Quick Tips
• Clear environment • Secure transfer areas• Slow secure
movements• Get help• Use assistive device
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• Stand with feet apart one foot slightly ahead of the other
• Wide stance helps balance during lifting
• Squat down keeping back straight, keep chin tucked, and lift smoothly
• Keep object close to you• Bend your knees and hips using
legs to lift
Proper Lifting Techniques
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• Maintain lumbar curve• Do not twist or bend sideways• Face the object you are picking up• If changing direction, do not twist,
pivot with your feet• If you reach over shoulder level,
raise onto a low step to get closer to the object
Proper Lifting Techniques
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Proper Lifting Techniques
• Push rather than pull• Pushing is much easier for your
back• Stabilize hands on the object, keep
back in extended position, and do all the pushing and moving with your legs
• Take your time-hurrying causes muscles to act inappropriately and increases chance of injury
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• Change stressful positions often• If you are sitting too long: stand• If you are standing for too long:
stop and squat• Carrying an object: hold the
load close to the body
Proper Lifting Techniques
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• Interrupt stressful positions• Maintain good sitting posture• Maintain good standing posture• Perform back extensions• Wear comfortable clothes to
allow movement• Healthy balanced diet
Prevention
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Prevention
• Keep muscles and joint flexible• Exercise to decrease weight• Stay in shape• Increase muscle strength• Prepare for your JOB!!• Back safety is a lifestyle• Get plenty of rest/sleep
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In the United States, back disorders account for over 24 percent of all occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work, according to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health's (NIOSH) Worker Health Chartbook, 2004.
Avoid becoming a statistic