Proper Body Mechanics Flashcards by Khient Leonard Limpag | Brainscape

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 The use of one’s body to produce motion that is safe,
energy conserving, and anatomically and physiologically
efficient and maintain body balance and control

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Body Mechanics

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Protects you and the patient from injury

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Body Mechanics

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Why Study Body Mechanics?

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 Required to lift in our profession
 Will conserve energy
 Reduce stress and strain on the body
 Reduce occurrence of personal injury
 Produce safe movements of the spine

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