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Body mechanics refers to the efficient movement of the body during daily activities, crucial for preventing injuries, especially in healthcare settings. Key principles include maintaining a stable base, bending at the hips and knees, keeping loads close, using leg muscles for lifting, avoiding twisting, pushing rather than pulling, and utilizing mechanical aids. These practices aim to protect healthcare workers from injuries while ensuring safety for both providers and patients.

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Write Purpose and Principles of Abody Mechanics in Detail

Body mechanics refers to the efficient movement of the body during daily activities, crucial for preventing injuries, especially in healthcare settings. Key principles include maintaining a stable base, bending at the hips and knees, keeping loads close, using leg muscles for lifting, avoiding twisting, pushing rather than pulling, and utilizing mechanical aids. These practices aim to protect healthcare workers from injuries while ensuring safety for both providers and patients.

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Body mechanics refers to the way we move our bodies during daily activities.
Proper body mechanics help prevent injuries, especially to the musculoskeletal
system, and are particularly important in healthcare settings to ensure the safety of
both healthcare providers and patients.

Purpose of Body Mechanics:

To move the body efficiently, reducing energy use.


To maintain balance and control of the body.
To reduce the risk of injury.
To promote muscle strength and flexibility.

Principles of Body Mechanics:

Maintain a stable base of support: Keep feet shoulder-width apart for


stability.
Bend at the hips and knees: Instead of bending at the waist, to prevent
back strain.
Keep the load close: Carry objects close to your body to reduce strain on
your back.
Use your legs: Lift with your leg muscles, not your back, when picking up
objects.
Avoid twisting: Turn your whole body instead of twisting at the waist.
Push rather than pull: When moving something heavy, pushing is easier
on your back than pulling.
Use mechanical aids: Whenever possible, use tools like wheelchairs,
transfer belts, or hoists to move patients or heavy objects.

These principles are designed to protect healthcare workers from injury,


particularly when they are performing tasks that involve lifting or moving patients
or equipment.

Would you like more information on any specific principle or aspect of body
mechanics?

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