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BODY MECHANICS
Titis Kurniawan
Objectives
Students able to:
Explain the consept of body mechanics &
related terms correctly
Explain the important of body mechanics in
nursing area correctly
Explain the regulation of movement correctly
Explain 5 examples of postural abnormalities
correctly
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Definition
Body mechanics
Coordinated efforts of the musculosceletal &
nervous system to maintain balance, posture, &
body alligment during lifting, banding, moving &
performing ADLs.
Significance
Correct body alignment reduces strain on
musculoskeletal structures, maintains muscle tone, &
contributes to balance.
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........Injury
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.....Body Mechanic
Alignment = posture
Positioning of joints, tendons, ligaments,
muscles while standing sitting & liying
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Postural Abnormalities
Torticollis
Footdrop
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.....Body Mechanic
Balance
State of equilibrium controlled for a given
purpose
Balance:
Required for maintaining a static position
Impaired risk of fall & injury
Center of gravity in the midle of teh body
Enhanced with wide base of support & correct body
posture
Affected by injury, pain, medication, prolonged immobility
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.........Body Mechanic
Gravity
To lift safely we must overcome the weight &
center of gravity
.........Center of gravity
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...........Definition
Friction
Relative motion of survace of body in contact
Prinsip:
Greater surface to be moved greater friction
Larger object produces larger friction
Lifting rather than pushing
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From the back to Move the patient to the side of the bed, so the
the side (lateral) patient will be in the center when complete.
position Raise rail, move to other side of bed, roll patient
toward you far ankle over near ankle, far knee over
near knee. Place one hand on clients hip and one
hand on his/her shoulder and roll pt. onto side
toward you. Place pillow under head & neck, bring
shoulder blade forward, position both arms in
slightly flexed positions (protects joints).
Upper arm supported by pillow.
Place pillow behind patients back & pillow under
semi flexed upper leg
Assess need to support feet (footboard, high top
sneakers).
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