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Dr/ Fatma Ibrahim Abdel-latif
Megahed

Body mechanics is the utilization of correct
muscles to complete a task safely and
efficiently, without undue strain on any
muscle or joint.

1-Maintain good body alignment.
2-Avoid work-related musculoskeletal injuries.
3-Diminish excessive strain and fatigue.
4-Minimize the potential for injury.
5-Promote comfort.
6-Conserve energy.

1-Evaluate the weight of object you are trying to lift or move.
2-Stand with your feet apart and firmly planted to increase your
stability.
3-When moving a load, keep your center of gravity as low as
possible and centered over your base of support.
4-When lifting a load from the floor, flex your knees and stoop
down. Keep your back straight. Lift the object using your leg and
hip muscles for power.

5-Use smooth coordinated movements to lift and
move a load. When working with others, count"
one...two...Three...Lift".
6-Always face in the direction of intended
movement when lifting or moving a load.
7-Push, pull or slide an object when possible
instead of lifting. If possible, pull a load rather than
push it.

8-When carrying a load, hold it close to your body.
9-Use your hands rather than your fingers when
moving a load.
10-Use your arms as mechanical levers to decrease the
amount of force needed to move a load.
11-When moving a heavy load, tighten your abdominal
muscles by pulling them in and upward. Tighten and
lift your gluteal muscles.

1-Assess the need and degree to which the nurse
require assistance to achieve physical movement.
2-Identify the type of physical movement required.
3-Identify the potential need for assistive
equipment to accomplish the goal of safe lifting.

4-Identifyany unusual risks to safe lifting, such as an
extra heavy client.
5-Checkequipment to ensure that it is working in
order to facilitate a safe and uninterrupted transfer.
6-Assess the situation for heavy object or equipment in
the way.
7-Assess the situation for slipperysurfaces.
8-Assess the situation for hidden risks.

How to stand:
•Stand erect with your head high and your chin
pointed slightly downward.
•Move your chest out slightly and your shoulder back.
•Tighten your abdominal muscles.
•Keep your knees straight but relaxed.
•Keep your feet slightly apart, with your toes pointed
straight ahead.

How to walk:
•Walk with your body aligned the way it is when
you're standing.
•Keep your feet parallel and close together.
•Push forward with your back foot, in an even,
rhythmic stride, heel first, then outside part of the
sole and then forefoot.
• Swing your arms easily as you walk.

How to reach an object from a shelf:
•Stand with standing position.
•Stand with feet separated on a ladder.
•Place one foot forward in the direction of
reach.
•Reach the object with smooth coordinate
movements.
• Step off the ladder.

How to lift an object from a low level:
•Start with standing position.
•Flex the knees while keeping your back slightly
bended.
•Hold up the object with smooth coordinated
movement.
•Keep the weight as close to your center of
gravity as possible. To reduce the strain on arm,
leg and back.

Pushing or pulling something:
•Stand near the object and stagger one
foot partially ahead of the other.
•When pushing, lean into object and
apply continuous light pressure.
•When pulling, lean away and grasp with
light pressure.
•Use safety aids and equipment.
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