Awareness of spine and good posture. One back to last a life time. Learn how to look after it and look after it well. Topic one covered here on spinal awareness. Look out for topic 2: Avoiding muscular skeletal injuries.

1. Spinal awareness

2. AIM: To Highlight the importance
of Good Posture.
OBJECTIVES:
1. List the 3 main functions of the spine.
2. Record the 3 Principle Components of the
Spine.
3. Name and arrange each vertebrae of the
spine.
4. State the four main functions of the
intervertebral discs.
5. Practice good posture.

3. Modules
A: Introduction
B: Inanimate load handling and practical
application of ergonomics.
C: Sitting, Standing & Walking.
D: Bed Mobility.
E: Lateral Transfers.
F: Hoisting.

4. The spine has three main
functions

5. The spine consists of three principle
components..
1. Vertebrae
2. Intervertebral discs
3. Ligaments and muscles

6. 7 x Cervical Vertebrae.
12 x Thoracic Vertebrae
5 x Lumbar Vertebrae
5 x Sacrum Vertebrae
4 x Coccyx Vertebrae
24 X MOBILE VERTEBRAE
9 X FUSED VERTEBRAE
33 X VERTEBRAE ALTOGETHER

8. Main Functions of
Intervertebral Discs.
1. Absorbs Shock.
2. Spacers in between
vertebrae to elongate
and give natural shape.
3. Reduces friction during
movement.
4. Limits excessive
movement.