Today our topic of discussion is Body Mechanics.
Body Mechanics
BODY MECHANICS
Body mechanics is coordinate effort of the musculoskeletal and nervous system body mechanics maintains proper balance, posture and body alignment during lifting bending, moving and performing activities of daily living.
Body mechanics of the efficient use of the body as a machine. As a means of locomotion it is directly related to the function of bones. Joints muscles nerves and brain to maintain posture balance.
Purpose
- To prevent fatigue
- To prevent deformities such as hypnoses lordosis and scoliosis
- To promote physiological function of the body
- To reduce the expenditure of energy
- To maintain the balance of the body.
- Without undue strain on the body parts
- To contributes to one’s beauty.
Elements of Body Mechanics
- Body alignment: It refers to the condition of joints, tendons and muscles in various body positions, correct body alignment reduced strain
- Balance: Balance a body in correct alignment is balanced and objects are balanced when its center of gravity is close to its base of support. Good posture helps in body balance
- Coordination: Coordinated body movements use the weight and friction correctly. It enhance the nurses ability to lift, transfer and position patients
- Regulation of movement: Use leverage of bones, tendons, muscles and joints in moving. Muscles, as a group work together to stabilize and support body weight when a person is sitting or standing.
Rules of Good Mechanics
- Maintain anatomical position in all activities Use the longest and strongest muscles of the extremities to provide the energy needed in the strenuous activities.
- Keep the object close to the body to prevent unnecessary strain on the muscles.
- Use the weight of the body to pull or push an object by keeping the body, above the object Keep works close the body.
- Flex the knees to come close to the object instead of bending the back.
- Place the feet apart to provide a wide base of support.
- Slide, roll or push an object rather than lifting it in order to reduce the energy needed to lift the weight against the pull of gravity.
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