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18 Cards in this Set
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Eustress
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motivates us to perform our best
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Stress
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an individuals reaction to perceived threats, demands, or excessive pressures. people perceive and react to threats differently.
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MSD's
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can affect the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves.
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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
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emotional and behavioral manifestations include irritability, impatience, difficulty with decisions, forgetfulness, difficulty with concentrating and negative thoughts could contribute to more serious conditions such as __________?
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Wellness
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a foundation for all principles related to self-care and optimal health maintenance.
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Body mechanics
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a term equated with proper use of the body during daily activities in order to preserve a balance of musculature and minimize strain on body structures.
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Risk factors
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an attribute of a situation that increases the chance of developing a particular condition.
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Risk factors for MSDs
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working in awkward positions, using faulty body mechanics, using forceful exertions (to lift, push, pull, or grip), performing repetitive work, and experiencing stressful work conditions.
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Neutral posistion
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central to body mechanics. one in which the muscle forces throughout the body are approximately balanced so that the body functions in the most efficient manner.
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Joint protection
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originally formulated to minimize joint loads for individuals with arthritis to prevent further injury, pain, and inflammation; applicable to all individuals who perform hand-intensive work; emphasize using the strongest parts of the body to accomplish the task and placing the body its most stable, supported position.
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Static positions
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create high muscle loads and high joint compression forces.
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ergonomics
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incorporates principles of body mechanics and design in work and home environments. an applied science that addresses the relationship between the work and worker; it promotes productivity while preventing injuries.
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stressors
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refers to the situations or events that arouse stress in individuals.
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stress management
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seeks to control the effects of stressors by developing individual coping mechanisms to help a person become more resilient to stressors.
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mind-body interventions
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combine physical and mental practices to bring the nervous system back into balance and in doing this they reduce stress.
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time management
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can be incorporated into one's lifestyle to manage potential stressors such as meeting deadlines, being on time, meeting productivity standards, and taking on complex projects. highlights means to organize one's responsibilities without overload.
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assertiveness
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help one to state one's needs so that stressors such as work overload, feelings of incompetence, or job task dissatisfaction may be avoided or at least minimized. stand up for themselves, without hurting, attacking, or compromising the rights of others. promotes open communication in work relationships and actually increase self-confidence. increases the freedom of the individual.
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delegation
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the capacity to trust another person with responsibilities (at work or at home).
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