Musculoskeletal system -- Gravity and balance -- Posture -- Sitting -- Lifting -- Moving patients -- Moving safely.
Summary
Demonstrates for healthcare professionals ways to prevent injury to the back and other parts of the body when standing, sitting and moving patients or residents. Provides an understanding of the basic principles of body mechanics including the design and function of the musculoskeletal system and related gravitational forces through the use of graphics and live demonstrations.
This disc is a recorded DVD and may not play on all DVD players or drives. "M127R"--DVD. "This program was reviewed in 2006 for accuracy and current educational content."
Creation/Production Credits Note
Consultants, Lynn Assimacopoulous ... [et al.] ; producer, Bill R. Irwin ; writer, Rand Rodriguez.
Other Forms
Also available as VHS 1/2 in.
Technical Details
DVD-R.
Terms of Use and Reproduction
No public performance rights. Classroom instruction and home use permitted.