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    The document provides guidelines for proper body mechanics to avoid injury when performing various everyday activities like getting in and out of bed, dressing, housework, driving, and working at a computer. It emphasizes bending at the hips and knees rather than the back, keeping the trunk aligned with the legs, and pivoting the whole body rather than twisting when changing positions or reaching. Following these tips can help maintain good posture and reduce strain on the back.

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    The document provides guidelines for proper body mechanics to avoid injury when performing various everyday activities like getting in and out of bed, dressing, housework, driving, and working at a computer. It emphasizes bending at the hips and knees rather than the back, keeping the trunk aligned with the legs, and pivoting the whole body rather than twisting when changing positions or reaching. Following these tips can help maintain good posture and reduce strain on the back.

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    The document provides guidelines for proper body mechanics to avoid injury when performing various everyday activities like getting in and out of bed, dressing, housework, driving, and working at a computer. It emphasizes bending at the hips and knees rather than the back, keeping the trunk aligned with the legs, and pivoting the whole body rather than twisting when changing positions or reaching. Following these tips can help maintain good posture and reduce strain on the back.

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    GROUP 2 Body Mechanics

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    The document provides guidelines for proper body mechanics to avoid injury when performing various everyday activities like getting in and out of bed, dressing, housework, driving, and working at a computer. It emphasizes bending at the hips and knees rather than the back, keeping the trunk aligned with the legs, and pivoting the whole body rather than twisting when changing positions or reaching. Following these tips can help maintain good posture and reduce strain on the back.

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    Proper and Improper Body Mechanics

    Reference: Piedmont Atlanta (SPINE CENTER)


    MOVEMENT ENHANCEMENT
    GROUP 2 – PM 02

    Getting Into-Out of Bed


    Lower yourself to lie down on
    one side by raising legs and
    lowering head at the same
    Sleeping On Back time. Use arms to assist
    Place pillow under knees. A pillow moving without twisting. Bend
    under head for neck support and a both knees to roll onto back if
    roll around waist are also helpful.
    desired. To sit up, start from
    lying on side, and use same
    movements in reverse. Keep
    trunk aligned with legs.

    Sleeping On Side
    Place pillow between knees. Use cervical support

    under neck and a roll around waist as needed.

    Dressing
    Lie on back to pull socks or slacks over
    feet, or sit and bend leg while keeping
    back straight.

    Log Roll
    Lying on back, bend left knee and place left arm
    across chest. Roll all in one movement to the right.
    Reverse to roll to the left. Always move as one unit.
    Laundry Basket
    Squat down and hold
    basket close to stand. Use
    leg muscles to do the work.

    Brushing Teeth
    Place one foot on ledge and one hand on counter.
    Bend other knee slightly to keep back straight.

    Housework: Vacuuming
    Hold the vacuum with arm
    held at side. Step back and
    forth to move it, keeping
    head up. Avoid twisting.

    Toileting
    Lower yourself onto toilet by bending knees
    and using hand support. An elevated toilet
    seat may be more comfortable if you are tall.
    Avoid reaching around and twisting.
    Avoid Twisting
    Avoid twisting or reaching
    back. Pivot around using
    foot movements, and bend
    at knees if needed when
    reaching for articles.
    Housework: Bed
    Use light bedding,
    such as a down
    comforter. Place
    one knee up on
    bed to reach when
    making bed. Use
    extra-depth fitted sheets, and squat
    down when tucking corners.

    Posture-Standing
    Good posture is important. Avoid slouching and
    forward head thrust. Maintain curve in lower back
    and align ears over shoulders, hips over ankles.

    Bending
    Bend at hips and knees, not back. Posture-Sitting
    Keep feet shoulder-width apart. Sit upright, head facing
    forward. Try using a roll to
    support lower back. Keep
    shoulders relaxed, and avoid
    rounded back. Keep hips level
    with knees. Avoid crossing
    legs for long periods of time.

    Work Positioning
    Position yourself close to work, Reading
    whether standing or sitting. When reading, hold material
    Avoid straining forward at neck in tilted position and maintain
    or waist. good sitting posture.
    Getting Into/Out of Car
    Lower yourself onto seat, scoot back, then bring in one leg at a time.
    Reverse sequence to get out.

    Car Trunk: Reaching Down


    Maintain curve of lower back when reaching into
    a deep trunk. Can also lift opposite leg backward
    to keep back straight, while using other hand for
    support.

    Reaching Into Drawer


    Squat to reach or rearrange your work area, and Computer Work
    avoid twisting and bending. Position work to face forward. Use proper work and
    seat height. Keep shoulders back and down, wrists
    straight and elbows at right angles. Use chair that
    provides full back support. Add footrest and lumbar
    roll as needed for support in your chair.

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