Safe Lifting Techniques

You take each moment as it comes to you in life, never thinking anything could happen and then bam…you land in the hospital for injuries or surgeries. Things that are out of your control. By this happening your body starts to become decompensated due to the immobility changes and pain that inhibit you from moving about. Whatever the issue it is you need to mend and get to a better place of independence and well-being. So, it begins in the hospital as Physical therapists begin the process of movement and exercises all based on the doctors’ orders. Nurses and nursing [...]

I spoke about the importance of patient safety during turning, repositioning and transferring out of a bed or chair. As well, I did mention that you need to be careful and always use the proper body mechanics for yourself so you do not injure your own body. We must use the proper body mechanics so that we may use our body in an efficient and careful way as to keep good posture, balance and use the largest muscles to help with the heaviest work of lifting. I definitely know it is easier said than done, but it is possible if [...]