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Using Body Mechanics• Muscles work best when used correctly
• Correct use of muscles makes lifting, pulling, and pushing easier
• Prevents unnecessary fatigue and strain and saves energy
• Prevents injury to self and others
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Using Body MechanicsThink, Pair, Share
What is an example of not using your muscles
correctly?
(1 minute)
• Proper Posture (position of body parts in relation to each other)
• Body Mechanics (using all body parts efficiently and in a careful way)
are necessary in to order to limit stress and
strain on the musculoskeletal system
Proper Body Movement
Rules of Good Body Mechanics• Maintain a broad base of support• Bend from the hips and knees to get
close to an object
• Use the strongest muscles to do the
job• Use the weight of your body to help
push or pull an object
• Carry heavy objects close to the
body Copyright © 2004 by Thompson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
When Do We Use Body Mechanics?Write down a couple of examples of when we use body mechanics in
the following situations?
• In everyday activities:
• In Health Care setting:
cleaning, carrying books to schooland to class, getting in and out of a car
When assisting a patient to a chair, when picking up supplies, when positioning a patient in bed.
At all times, that you have to lift, move or carry an item
Back Supports• Required by many health care facilities
• To be worn when lifting or moving patients
• Effectiveness is controversial, but does remind wearer to use body mechanics
• Should be correct size in order to provide the maximum benefit
• It should fit snugly when needed and can be loosened at other times
Copyright © 2004 by Thompson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Copyright © 2004 by Thompson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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Ergonomics Applied science to promote the
safety and well-being of a person by
adapting the environment and using
techniques to prevent injuries
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Components ofErgonomics
Correct placement of furniture and equipment
Training in required muscle movements
Efforts to avoid repetitive motions An awareness of the environment to
prevent injuries
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Components ofErgonomics (continued)
Prevention of accident and injury Centers around people and the
immediate environment Health care worker must follow
safety regulations Remember, health care workers have a
legal responsibility to protect the patient from harm and injury