Prevent Lower Back Injury | Medical Algorithm

Techniques for Preventing Low Back Injury When Lifting

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Do you have to lift or carry things?

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Select the appropriate answer for each lifting practice

Pelvis placement

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Reaching or placing something down

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Posture when lifting

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Muscles used for lifting

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Holding the load

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Turning method

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Handling a heavy or awkward load

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Grip

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Pathway

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Techniques for Preventing Low Back Injury When Lifting

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Purpose:

To identify techniques for lifting and carrying loads that can help prevent low back injury.

Specialty

Neurology

Objective

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