Be sure not to tense your ______ during services.
Shoulders
One of the most common conditions that causes estheticians and stylists to have a surgery is ______.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
One of the best ways to help with lower back pain from standing for long periods is wearing:
Comfortable Shoes
Use arm strength instead of hand and wrist; position esthetic devices at which level?
Elbow Level
Inflammation of tendons is ________.
Tendonitis
A general recommendation to help an esthetician prevent neck and back problems would include:
a. sitting with legs crossed
c. bending at waist while lifting heavy objects
b. working with the back straight
d. standing with feet spread beyond hip width
Working with the back straight
Position treatment table close to avoid unnecessary...
Reaching
An inflammation of the fluid-filled sac (bursa) that lies between a tendon and skin or a tendon and bone.
Bursitis
When performing treatments, it is best to use your _______ rather than extending your _________.
arm, wrist
Perform stretching exercises on short breaks and alternate services to avoid...
Repetitive Motions
A condition that occurs when tendons get inflamed.
Tendonitis
Pain, fatigue and sometimes serious injury that can be caused by long hours of sitting, standing, bending, reaching and performing repetitive motions is:
A motion that keeps one from arching backward by bending the knees slightly and pulling in the abdominal muscles when reaching up.
Pelvic Tilt
A condition caused by tendonitis in which the tendons swell and the nerve in the tunnel gets pinched, making the hand numb and weak.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The science that looks at how body movements and positions and environment work in conjunction with tools and equipment, and the effects they have on health and comfort.
Ergonomics