Tuesday, April 29, 2008

What types of lifting can cause injury?

From Healthwise

Before focusing on the right way to lift, review the following common lifting mistakes that easily lead to a back injury:

  • Allowing the back to curve forward while you grasp an object, then lifting by straightening the back
  • Bending at the hips but keeping the legs straight while grasping and lifting
  • Twisting the back while lifting or holding, usually by turning the shoulders, but not the hips
  • Holding an object away from the body
  • Lifting a heavy object (or child) above shoulder level
  • Attempting to lift an object that's too heavy or awkward for one person to safely lift
  • Underestimating the need to be careful when lifting a light object

 
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