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Risk factors that inc the likelihood of injury: poor posture, poor body _____, low level of fitness, obesity, and stress both mechanical and phys.
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mechanics
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The best preventive procedures are: good posture, stay fit by reg exercise, maintain flex with stretch, stay trim by diet, and reduce mental ++++
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stress
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Body Mechanics are the correct ++++ of the body for a given task
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positioning
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Ergonomics is the science of ______ and arranging things in the working and living environments for maximum efficiency and maximum health and saftey
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designing
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Good ergonomic environment limits exposure to discomfort or +++++
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injury
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Health care personnel injuries commonly musculoskeletal or +++++ system injuries
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nervous
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Repetitive motion injuries or RMIs based on the ++++ of one part of the body
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overuse
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RMI symptoms include: pain that gets worse, paresthesias or abnormal sensation in absence of external _____, numbness, coldness, or loss of sensation, clumsiness, weakness, or lack of coordination, impaired range of motion, poping, clicking, or cracking in joint, swelling or redness.
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stimulus
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Common RMIs include carpal ==== syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome, and tendonitis.
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tunnel
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Prevent injury Maintain normal curves of back. Avoid +++++
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hunching
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Warm up and _____ before and after repetitive static or prolonged movments.Take breaks
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stretch
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Use the largest joints and +++++ to do the work. Bend down to lift.
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muscles
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Carpal tunnel syndrome repeated hand motions cause inflammation and swelling which pinch ___ that pass thru a tunnel of bones and ligaments in wrist
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nerves
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Thoracic outlet syndrome repeated motion causes bones or disks to compress nerves in the _____
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neck
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Tendonitis repeated motion in a joint infames ++++++
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tendons
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Prevention Use splints and wrist supports upon recommendation of therapist or ____
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DR
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Seek early tx do not ++++
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delay
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Learn to cope with psych ++++
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stress
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Physical, occupational, and psychological tx of +++
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RMIs
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RMI tx- Rest for 2 to 3 days, otherwise range of motion will be ++++
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lost
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Prevention of RMIs
Ice pack or _____mild pain relievers |
heat
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Prevention of RMIs
Corticoid steroid +++++ |
injections
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Tx plan for injury\
rest for no more than ++++ days |
2 to 3
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Splinting for hand or ++++ injuries by occupational therapist
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wrist
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Ergonomic corrections can be made in the home or ____ place
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work
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TENS unit relieves pain in _____ of RMIs
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75 to 80%
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_____ can reduce pain related to injury
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acupuncture
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Sports massage: Swedish, shiatsu encourage +++++ and relaxation of muscles
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circulation
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Yoga and _____ result in gentle stretch and improve ____ and maintain range of motion without tissue damage
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tai chai
circulation |
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Alexander technique good posture esp the position of the ++++ relative to the spine.
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head
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Hydrotherapy improves circulation and relieves pain in joints and soft ______
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tissue
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Sports massage: Swedish, shiatsu encourage +++++ and relaxation of muscles
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circulation
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Yoga and _____ result in gentle stretch and improve ____ and maintain range of motion without tissue damage
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tai chai
circulation |
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Sports massage: Swedish, shiatsu encourage +++++ and relaxation of muscles
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circulation
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Alexander technique good posture esp the position of the ++++ relative to the spine.
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head
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Yoga and _____ result in gentle stretch and improve ____ and maintain range of motion without tissue damage
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tai chai
circulation |
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Hydrotherapy improves circulation and relieves pain in joints and soft ______
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tissue
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Alexander technique good posture esp the position of the ++++ relative to the spine.
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head
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Hydrotherapy improves circulation and relieves pain in joints and soft ______
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tissue
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RMIs treated with ____ only when conservative measures fail in 6 to 12 weeks.
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conservative measures
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RMIs treated with ____ only when conservative measures fail in 6 to 12 weeks.
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conservative measures
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Use a chair that supports the normal ____ of the back. Lumbar support
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curves
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Avoid bending neck for long periods. Keep head and shoulders alligned over +++++
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hips
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Use a chair that supports the normal ____ of the back. Lumbar support
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curves
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Minimize twisting and bending +++++
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motions
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RMIs treated with ____ only when conservative measures fail in 6 to 12 weeks.
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conservative measures
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Avoid bending neck for long periods. Keep head and shoulders alligned over +++++
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hips
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When turning is necessary, pivot entire body in unison or use a ____ chair
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swivel
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Minimize twisting and bending +++++
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motions
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Use a chair that supports the normal ____ of the back. Lumbar support
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curves
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When turning is necessary, pivot entire body in unison or use a ____ chair
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swivel
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Avoid bending neck for long periods. Keep head and shoulders alligned over +++++
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hips
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Minimize twisting and bending +++++
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motions
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When turning is necessary, pivot entire body in unison or use a ____ chair
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swivel
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Use a speakerphone or headset when using the ____ frequently
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telephone
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When not using hands keep upper ___ close to the body.
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arms
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Back belts referred to back supports or ++++ belts. Backs 20% of all injuries.Increase intraabdominal pressure.
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abdominal
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When standing and walking, be aware of your posture, maintain the ++++ curves of your back
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normal
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When standing and walking, keep your neck in a neutral ___. Don't jut chin forward or slouch.
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position
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While lifting, move close to the ____ to be lifted.
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object
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While lifting,Maintain the 3 _____ curves of the back.
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normal
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While lifting, increase the base of support by positioning feet 6 to ___ inches apart.
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8
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While lifting, take a deep breath and tighten your ____ muscles.
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abdominal
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While lifting, lift the load with the +++++, not the back
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legs
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While lifting, use two hands. Carry objects close to the body at the waist. When turning, move ))))) body.
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entire
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Avoid reaching overhead with heavy ____.
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loads
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Push rathe than pull heavy objects except on ++++
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ramps
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Use carts and doiles to lift ____ loads.
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heavy
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Tilt containers or objects to avoid bending the wrist to pick up +++++
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objects.
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Some say abdominal belts lead to ++++ pressure.
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cardiac
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Most effective way to eliminate back injury is to implement ++++++ program
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ergonomics
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While standing and walking, maintain the +++ curves of your back. Maintain posture.
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curves
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While standing and walking, Keep your neck in a neutral position. No jut out )))))
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chin
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While standing and walking, wear cushioned shoes with good _____
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support
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While standing and walking, shift your _____ often
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weight
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While walking a long time, use a footstool. Alternate placing one +++++ on the stool to take the strain off back.
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foot
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While lifting, move in ++++ to the object being lifted
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closer
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While lifting, maintain the )))))) curve of your back.
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normal
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While lifting increase the ____ of support, by positioning your feet 6 to 8 inches apart.
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base
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Squat when lifting maintain posture. When picking up ++++, bend at the knee rather than the waist.
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objects
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Position your hands underneath the ___ to be lifted.
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object
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Take a deep ____, and tighted your abdominal muscles when lifting. This increases the _____ pressure, which increases the support for back and spine
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breath
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Use the large muscles of the ++++ to lift the load, not the back.
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legs
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Use 2 hands to lift rather than ___, even for light objects.
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1
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Carry objects close to the body, at ++++ level.
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waist
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When turning, move your ____ body in unison. To change direction, use the feet.
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entire
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