Lifting Techniques
What does COG and BOS mean?
Center of gravity. Base of Support
which of the following is a reason to use proper body mechanics?
Look cool
Prevent injury
Practice Gait
Avoid Insurance Fraud
Prevent Injury
What lifting technique is best for lifting a small object?
Where would be the most appropriate place to use proper Body Mechanics?
Pushing a patient off the bed
In the grave
Pushing a patient in their wheelchair
At the hospital morgue(you don't work at the morgue)
Pushing a patient in their wheelchair
Lunges can help you with this lift.
Half-kneeling lift
Who should use proper Body Mechanics?
Grandma
The Security Gaurd
PT
PTA
PT Tech
Everyone!
Rob goes to lift an object from the ground, lowering his hips further from his knees, and lifts. What lift is he using?
Power squat
Through the legs
Bill goes to pick up a heavy box, positions his hips below his knees, his feet straddle the object, and maintains his spine in lordosis. What step is missing?
His trunk is maintained in a vertical position.
What should you twist with?
Legs
Spine
Head
Elbows