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Proper Body Mechanics for Daily Activies, Ergonomics - 0 views

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  • Sarah Clay on 27 Sep 12
     
    Back and neck pains from improper body mechanics and improper posture can be decreased and prevented from proper sitting and standing posture,sleeping bed mobility, lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying. Ergonomics to adapt the work place to the person to decrease risk of getting repetitive trauma disorder and prevent back pain and neck pain.
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The health hazards of sitting - The Washington Post - 9 views

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  • Sonya Mobley on 05 Sep 14
     
    This article was an eye opener for me regarding the hazards of sitting too long and not using proper sitting techniques. I now know now why I have mushy abs and limp glutes! I sit for hours at my computer without taking a break, resting or stretching. I also do not sit in an ergonomic position while at my desk. From this article I gained a great deal of information about how sitting too long can contribute to heart disease, over-productive pancreas, colon cancer, poor circulation in legs, foggy brain, bad back, strained neck, disk damage, mushy abs and limp glutes, just to name a few. It was really surprising to learn how just from sitting too long can create havoc on your organs, muscles and your whole body. Gives you something to think about!
  • marsha raasch on 06 Sep 14
     
    I should put my laptop on the bar and use it standing up once in awhile!
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DYSPNEA POSITIONS | copd support - 3 views

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  • sandyremington on 02 Oct 14
     
    Living with COPD can be very frightening, so it is important to know optimal positioning when having a dyspnea attack. Proper positioning maximizes respiration and utilizes muscles that are not normally used during typical breathing. The proper positioning techniques while sitting, lying and standing are all covered.
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Proper Mechanics for a Golf Swing - 0 views

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  • nancead1 on 03 Sep 15
     
    I posted this with my stepdad in mind. He is retired now and has hip isssues along with a distal biscep tendon rupture last fall. Everytime he goes golfing now, he comes home sore and disheartened by being retired and not being able to enjoy his golf game. So for all you men and women that love the golf game, here is the correct way to swing!
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Proper Body Mechanics - Care Guide - 0 views

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  • watsonar2 on 19 Sep 15
     
    This website really helped me understand body mechanics more. Of course we all should know by now what the basic body mechanics are "lift with your knees, keep heavy loads close to your body etc." This website takes it one step further and actually describes in detail how to specifically perform each technique. It also mentions several techniques that I was not aware of. It is so important to take care of your body, and to stay safe. This is a great website to take a look at!
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Choosing the Proper Splinting Material for your Orthoses - 0 views

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  • blaketa on 12 Nov 15
     
    The following is a question and answer based article geared towards understanding the many different types of thermoplastic materials available for orthotic fabrication. It is important to understand the ways in which thermoplastic materials behave when activated in order to make them work properly and effectively for each and every orthotic design.
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Perform Peri Care On Your Patients Quickly, Efficiently - 0 views

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  • jaysenrscc on 15 Nov 15
     
    It's a nursing site but contains great information about the proper way to perform peri care, also gives insight to proper etiquette.
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Proper Patient Transfer Technique - 1 views

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  • william murphy on 30 Aug 12
     
    The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends that, "Manual lifting of residents be minimized in all cases and eliminated when feasible." The American Nursing Association finds that, "Every day, nurses suffer career-ending and life-altering injuries from repeatedly lifting and moving patients," and outlines sound ergonomic...
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Body mechanics - 0 views

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  • william murphy on 30 Aug 12
     
    A program designed to help the viewer avoid back pain by demonstrating the correct body mechanics to use when transferring patients. The program discusses how the center of gravity, the line of gravity, and the base of support determine proper body alignment.
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Body Mechanics Training - 0 views

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  • Cabby Rader on 30 Aug 12
     
    Body Mechanics Training. Body mechanics training is the application of proper body movement to prevent and correct poor posture, reduce stress on ligaments, joints and tendons and to enhance physical capabilities. Mechanics studies energy and forces and their affects on bodies. Mechanics derives from physics. Biomechanics is applying mechanics to biological systems, and it...
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The Importance of Proper Body Mechanics - Keeping Your Spine Healthy - 2 views

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  • Sarah Clay on 30 Aug 12
     
    Body mechanics is a term used to describe the ways we move as we go about our daily lives. It includes how we hold our bodies when we sit, stand, lift, carry, bend, and sleep.
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Sternal Precautions - 0 views

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  • Chelsea Graves on 03 Oct 13
     
    This is a good overview of sternal precautions after heart surgery. It includes images for proper techniques of getting out of a chair or bed without breaking any of these precautions. It also has helpful hints.
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Improving Outcomes With Immediate Postoperative Prostheses - 1 views

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  • templetonj on 05 Oct 14
     
    Relevant to chapter 33 for Exam II, I found this article explaining early postoperative prosthesis for transtibial lower extremity amputations. It has pictures of the prosthetic and wrappings, as well as, proper pillow propping and bed positioning.
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Aging and Geriatric Issues - 1 views

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  • loydra1 on 04 Oct 14
     
    This website explains what people may or may not experience while ageing. And how the proper therapy can be beneficial.
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Proper Body Mechanic - 0 views

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  • amanda03 on 02 Sep 15
     
    This video is short and sweet to the point! It is hard to recognize on one's self if they are using the correct body mechanics when lifting heavy objects, but this video shows what your body should look like. This information is great for at work, or for at home with IADLs/ADLs.
  • bethduncan on 23 Sep 15
     
    Some good tips I hadn't thought about before, such as tightening the butt and abs before lifting with the legs. Funny how I've been paying more attention to my own body mechanics around the house.
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National Parkinson Foundation - Good Body Mechanics for Caregivers by Kevin Lockette, PT - 1 views

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  • Emily Morgan on 30 Aug 12
     
    The nature of care-giving can place great physical stress on you as the caregiver. Practicing proper body mechanics will decrease the stress and strain and help to safely manage the mobility of the care-receiver. The primary rule is to maintain the normal lumbar curve at all times.
  • amaplesota2015 on 23 Oct 14
     
    Thanks for sharing, I used this website in my Pearltrees about PD, it has very helpful info.
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Work Conditioning by Aquatic Fitness, Inc. - 0 views

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  • blaketa on 12 Nov 15
     
    This is a video of activities that Aquatic Fitness does during work conditioning. It has several different lifting tasks and shows proper body mechanics. I think this would be good for clients but also for us as well.
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applying kinesio taping to rotator cuff injury - 0 views

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  • meltonkt on 16 Nov 15
     
    This is a neat video that shows proper placements of kinesio tape when treating a rotary cuff injury. We use kinesio tape in the doctors office I work in. I thought this was so cool because I know several of us are interested in a variety of modalities.
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OT in the Burn Unit - 2 views

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  • ekhill on 07 Nov 14
     
    A very interesting article about OT and treatment of burns. In her case OT started after the patient was stable and able to do therapy every day. She states that the healing process can take years for the patient. Scar care, compression therapy, skin lubrication, splinting, ROM, and strengthening were all discussed. It was noted that scar tissue and adhesions are very painful. A very important point was the planning for discharge and taking in all aspects of independence.
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  • sandyremington on 11 Nov 14
     
    This article was written by a therapist working in acute rehabilitation. She talks about compression therapy, skin lubrication, splinting and why it's important, stretching for range of motion and strengthening.
  • williamsota2015 on 12 Nov 14
     
    This is an amazing article that explains how OT works with burn victims. I loved the fact that the OT and PT visited the burn unit before transfusing.
  • tefain on 16 Nov 14
     
    "OT in the Burn Unit" is an article written by Sarina Piergrossi which outlines her first experience as an OT with a burn victim. She describes the process she underwent to insure proper treatment for this patient in the different stages of care required by burn victims. The different treatment types described include compression therapy, skin lubrication, splinting, ROM/strengthening and conditioning exercises, and then planning for discharge. Another service offered at Kessler Institute (where this therapist worked) is they allow the patients to travel out into the community with a therapist in order to assess future needs with ambulation, wheelchair mobility, etc. It was very interesting to know that this OT felt at a little anxious about receiving her first burn victim as I am feeling the same sense of anxiety regarding treating patients for the first time as we head out into our field work.
  • gruenenfeldermm on 05 Nov 15
     
    Many oncology patients also experience burns. OT works with these patients as well as other burn trauma patients. I'm finding that I really like this website as I have used it for several other bookmarks. In this article, an OT practitioner breaks down specific intervention techniques that an OT may do with a burn victim as well as planning for discharge. She also discusses how she co-treated with a PT practitioner on her first burn patient which was interesting to read about a treatment team working together.
  • amicarr on 06 Nov 15
     
    Burn care is a highly specialized field. It can be intimidating. There is a lot to learn and be aware of. Read this article to see how a young therapist treated his first burn victim. This is also an example of co-treating with PT. I personally love the idea of co-treatment. Two are usually better than one.
  • Kyle Hay on 07 Nov 15
     
    This is an excellent article detailing OT's involvement in the treatment of burns. Different settings and invention techniques are outlined. Great resource for anyone working with burns.
  • cbouvia on 22 Nov 15
     
    This article gives information about the cycle of treatment (entering acute rehab, compression therapy, skin lubrication, splinting, ROM, strengthening & conditioning, and planning for discharge) for burn patients in acute rehab.
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