Ergonomic Practice

Unit 1

18 cards·by mwoehler

Objective

Ease and efficancy, reduce overexertion and injury, reduce stress and fatigue

Head

alignment with natural spinal curve

Neck

flexion between 15-20 degrees or less

Shoulders

relaxed and paralled with hips and floor

Patient Position

Upright, Semi-supine, Supine, Trendelenburg

Elbows

close to body

Forearms

parallel with the floor

Feet

flat on floor

Vision

improve visual acuity - magnification

Handpieces

smaller, lighter to reduce stress on hand

Cord management

"drag" or wrap around hand

Self-care

develop a strong core, healthy diet and weight, adequate sleep for less stress, NWP

Carpal tunnel syndrome

compression of median nerve

thoracic outlet syndrome

compression of brachial nerve plexus

bursitis

inflamation of the bursa

tendonitis

inflamation of the wrist

disc herniation

pressure on spinal cord

daily functional movements

stretch, lengthen muscles, maintain flexibility