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2. Mobility
Mobility Is the term used for movement which
is a complex process that requires
coordination between musculoskeletal and
nervous systems
Mobility is essential for activities of daily living.
Many functions of the body depend upon
mobility
3. Body alignment
Body alignment refers to the positioning of
the joints, ligaments and muscles while
standing, sitting or lying down ie, centre of the
gravity of the body is stable.
Centre of gravity (COG) of the
human body is a hypothetical point around
which the force of gravity appears to act
Lies approximately near to the
second sacral vertebra.
5. Body mechanics
Body mechanics is the safe use of the body
using the correct posture, bodily alignment,
balance and bodily movements to safely bend,
carry, lift and move objects and people.
It is the efficient use of body as a machine and
as means of locomotion.
6. Purposes
To avoid stress and strain on the musculoskeletal
system
It promotes proper physiological function of the
body
It encourages circulation and digestion
It minimize the expenditure of the energy
It helps in maintaining balance of the body with
out strain
To prevent kyphosis, lordosis, scoliosis and other
deformities
It contributes to ones beauty ( it maintains the
shape and size of the cavities such as chest,
abdominal and pelvic cavities)
7.
8. Importance in nursing
Safe patient handling and the application of
the principles of body mechanics protect the
patient and they also protect the nurse.
11. Principles
Maintain a position that puts pelvis in a balanced
position
Keep the object close to the body to prevent strain
on muscles
Provide a wide base of support by keeping the
feet apart for better balance
Flex the knees and hips to take an object instead
of bending the back
Sit close to the table while writing something
Stand close to the area if something has to be
picked up from above head
12. Principles
o If an object has to be taken to another place
roll, pull, push or slide it, if possible, instead of
lifting the object.
o Posture should be with natural gesture.
13. Body Mechanics Principles
When Providing Care
o Take the time to do a little bit of muscular
warm up and stretching before you attempt to
lift or transfer a person or object.
o Think about and plan your approach before
you attempt to do it.
o Explain what you will be doing and how you
will perform the lift or transfer to the client.
Instruct the patient about what you and they
will be doing
14. Body Mechanics Principles
When Providing Care
Remain as close to the person or the object,
such as a large box, when you are about to lift
it and while you are lifting.
Face the person or object that you are about to
lift.
Keep your spine, neck and back straight and
aligned throughout the lift or transfer. Do not
twist
Tuck your chin in and keep your neck and
head aligned
Maintain a wide and secure base of support by
keeping your feet apart.
15. Body Mechanics Principles
When Providing Care
Pivot on your feet in the direction of the move
and not against it
Get a secure and good grip on the object or
person that you are about to lift.
Use the long and strong muscles of your arms
and legs to lift. Do NOT use back muscles
and.
Use slow, smooth and non-jerky movements.
17. Maintenance of normal body
alignment
Body alignment refers to the arrangements of joints,
tendons, ligaments and muscles while in a standing,
sitting or lying positions.
In a correctly aligned body, a line passes through
specific parts while in standing position, these points can
be seen from the side and back view
18. Side view reference
points are
Top of ear
Middle of shoulder
Centre of hip
Front of knee cap
Front of ankle bone
Back view
Centre of head
Mid point of spine
Middle of buttocks
The centre point between
heals
19. Importance
Permits optimal musculoskeletal balance and
operation
Promotes optimal physiologic functioning
Deviation may result,
Chronic poor posture
Trauma
Muscle damage or nerve dysfunction
Pain ,fatigue, and a persons mental and
emotional status may also influence alignment
20. Standing
The head is erect and midline
Posteriorly,
The shoulder and hips are straight and parallel
The vertebral column is straight
Laterlly
The spinal curves are aligned a reversed s pattern
Abdomen is comfortably tucked in and the knees and
angles are slightly flexed
The arms hangs comfortably at the sides
Feet are slightly flexed to achieve a base of support
and the toes are pointed forward
22. Sitting
The head is erect, the neck and vertebral column
are in straight alignment
The body weight is evenly distributed on the
buttocks and thighs
The thighs are parallel and in horizontal plane
Both feet are supported on the floor and the
ankles are comfortably flexed
A 2.5-5 cm space is maintained between the edge
of the seat and the popliteal space on the
posterior surface of the knees
The clients forearms are supported on the arm
rest, in the lap or on the table in front of the chair
24. Bending
Place one foot in front of the other
Bend the knees as well as the hip
Squat while keeping the back straight to pick
up an object from floor
While working in standing position
Always face towards the work
Keep your feet apart 3 inches
Keep your back straight
25.
26. Lifting a weight
Stand with the both feet placed firmly on wide
apart
Stand close to the weight
Use the stronger leg muscles for lifting
Bend knees and hip slightly keep back straight
Lift straight upward, in smooth motion
Hold the weight close to the body while lifting
Avoid twisting the trunk
Stand high enough to avoid lifting above waist
Better to push rather than lifting
27.
28.
29. Carrying
Place both feet on the floor
Hold the object close to the body near the
centre of gravity. Hold the head erect and
spine straight
30. Pushing
Stand close to the object .Place yourself in proper
body alignment
Tense muscles and prepare for movement
Hold the object close to the body near the centre of
gravity
Lean towards the object. Push away from utilizing
body weight to add force
Pulling
Lean away from the object to pull it towards
you
31.
32. Reaching
To get an object above head level
Stand directly in front of and close to the object
Avoid twisting or stretching
Use a stool or ladder for high objects
Maintain a good balance and a film base of
support
Keep one foot forward
Keep the back straight
Reach with both hands
Before moving the objects, be sure that it is not
too large or to heavy