Quiz 2 Flashcards
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how is the PSFS implemented?
the patient is asked to name at least 3 activities that they are struggling with and would like to get back to and rate their ability to perform each on a scale of 0 (unable to perform) to 10 (able to perform at pre-injury level)
average score is taken out of a possible 10
the PSFS is valid, reliable, and responsive in populations with…
knee dysfunction
cervical radiculopathy
acute LBP
mechanical back pain
neck dysfunction
what is the MDC of the PSFS?
1.0-2.5 PSFS points
neck dysfunction, knee dysfunction, cervical radiculopathy, chronic LBP, and COPD
what is the MCID of the PSFS?
spinal stenosis: 1.34
UE musculoskeletal: 1.2
what are the goals of body mechanics?
protection and jt conservation
lower COM = ____ stability
greater
larger BOS = ____ stability
greater
legs are _________ spine is ____________
source of force, means of force transfer
is pushing or pulling easier on the lumbar spine?
pushing
bending forward pushes spinal disc material _____
posteriorly
bending backward pushes spinal disc material _____
anteriorly
does bending forward or backward help take pressure off the foramina?
bending backward
what is proper stand to sit position?
legs touch chair
descend by leading w/ buttocks and lowering legs
sit toward front to middle of chair (don’t aim for back)
slide back
use arm to assist
what is proper sit to stand mechanics?
slide forward in chair
feet under thighs
use arms to push is able
lead with head
don’t flex neck
maintain lumbar lordosis
push up with legs
what are proper body mechanics when going down to lift something?
position body close to object
wide BOS
knee flexion and move hips posteriorly w/straight spine
what are proper body mechanics when coming up to lift something?
keep object close to body
engage core
don’t hold breath
lead with head
push up with legs
legs are source of force, spine is means of force transfer
when pushing and pulling use ____ leg/arm(s)
both
what is ergonomics?
the science and practice of sitting and designing jobs and workplaces to match the capabilities and limitations of the human body
what is the purpose of ergonomics?
to help prevent injury
reduce fatigue and discomfort
increase productivity
improve quality of work
improve job satisfaction
what is a work site analysis?
assessing for job demands and correcting ergonomics
what items are on the ergonomics checklist?
posture
force
repetitions
vibration
temperatures
repetitive reach items on a desk should be within how many inches?
13-18 inches
occasionally reach items on a desk should be within how many inches?
21-26 inches
at what level should the computer monitor be?
at eye level