Body Mechanics
Refers to the area beneath an object or person that includes every point of contact to supporting surface.
What is base of support!
Which types of muscles and joints should you use when completing heavier tasks in order to protect your joints and prevent injury?
The larger and stronger ones!
Can you as an injured worker choose your health care provider (AP)?
Yes! You get to choose your attending physician for your claim.
What are activities of daily living?
They are tasks we complete everyday such as dressing, bathing, toileting, grooming, functional mobility (getting in and out of bed, climbing stairs, sitting/standing, walking), and eating.
What is regarded as one of the strongest muscles in the body?
Gluteus Maximus
Where is your center of gravity?
Just above your belly button!
Is it better to complete all your heavy/difficult tasks all at once and get them over with or to stagger them throughout your day and pace yourself? Why?
It is better to spread out the heavier tasks throughout your day in order to help conserve energy and not overdo it.
How long can you as the injured worker receive time-loss benefits?
As long as your health care provider can verify your condition prevents you from safely returning to work.
Which ADLs might become challenging for someone with a shoulder injury on the dominant arm? (List 3)
Feeding themselves, washing their hair, putting on a pull-over shirt/top.
What two groups of muscles help support the spine and promote good posture?
Back muscles and abdominal muscles
The benefits of maintaining a neutral position
Provides the least amount of stress on your bones, ligaments, and tendons.
Why should you avoid staying in one position for too long?
So that you can stretch and relax your muscles and joints as to not cause more stress and fatigue in your body.
T or F: Washington state Labor and Industries benefits are for job related injuries/exposures only.
TRUE!
Which ADLs might become challenging for someone with a low back injury? (List 3)
Putting on their socks and shoes, getting in and out of bed, loading/unloading dishwasher.
The spine has a natural curvature to it. What letter does it make?
S
T or F: When lifting a heavy object you should lift using the large, strong muscles in your back.
FALSE!
Describe what "Use it or lose it" means.
It means that if you don't continue to practice or use an ability, you might lose that ability.
After your injury, who are the most important people to stay in touch with regarding your claim? (Hint: there are 4)
The Employer, Attending Physician, Claims Manager, and Vocational Counselor (if applicable).
Describe and demonstrate the best way to stand up from a seated position.
Move bottom to edge of chair. Place feet about shoulder width apart. Bend forward slightly at the hips. Think "nose over toes". Stand up by straightening hips/knees simultaneously. Pushing up with hands on armrests or thighs can assist .
What is the group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint called?
Demonstrate and describe a "perfect" squat.
Interactive fun! Knees in line with ankles, sit back into "chair", keep spine in neutral position (with natural curves present), eyes up, shoulders relaxed.
What is one of the best forms of exercise for joint protection? Why?
Swimming! Because it is a low-impact form of exercise that still builds strength.
What is the L&I hierarchy of responsibility for getting you, the injured worker, back to work?
1) Getting you back to work at your job of injury.
2) Transferable skill job
3) Re-training
4) Pension
What are 3 changes you could make in your home in order to prevent injury?
What is the strongest bone in the human body?
Femur