Back injuries are a major concern for health care providers. One of the many job requirements of nursing is the safe movement of patients. This can range from simply repositioning the patient in bed to manually moving the patient from bed to stretcher, bed to chair or in the worst case scenario from floor back to bed. With obesity on the rise, this can be a major strain on the healthcare provider’s body. Even quality care that does not require lifting such as bending over patients to deliver care, pushing or pulling gurneys or simply pushing a wheelchair with an obese patient can cause strain on the musculoskeletal system. According to the CDC, “Rates of musculoskeletal injuries from overexertion in healthcare occupations are among the highest
