Teaching Plan

Name: Lee,Chin Nese

Diagnosis: Radiculopathy, Low back pain

Description of the Learner: A 28 year old, single, male currently residing at Malvar Trancoville with a chief complaint of Low back pain,
Collage graduate. He speaks Tagalog, English and Chinese. He has no known sensory deficits that may hinder his learning experience.

Learning Nursing Diagnosis: Knowledge Deficit ( Proper Body Mechanics) related to lack of exposure and resource
Knowledge Deficit ( Low Back Pain Management) related to lack of exposure and resource

Goal: To promote proper body mechanics to prevent future injuries

Objectives: After 15 minutes of Health Teaching, the patient will be able to define proper body mechanics using own words
The patient will be able to enumerate at least 3 ways on how to keep a good posture
The patient will be able to enumerate at least 3 on the principles of proper body mechanics
The patient will be able to enumerate at least 3 ways of simple exercises
The patient will be able to enumerate at least 3 simple treatments for lowback pain

Content Time Methodology/Strategy

frame
A. Defintion 4 mins One-on- One Discussion with
handouts

Body mechanics can be described as the efficient use of ones body to

produce motion that is safe, energy conserving, and anatomically and
physiologically efficient and that leads to the maintenance of a person’s
 body balance and control.

Proper use of body mechanics will conserve energy, reduce stress and
strain on body structures, reduce the possibility of personal injury, and
produce movements that are safe

4 mins One-on- One Discussion with

handouts
GOOD POSTURE
– Standing rest 1 foot on a low stool to support your back. If possible, raise or
lower the work surface, so that your shoulder and neck can stay relaxed.
– Lifting get close to the object; keep your back and neck in alignment; bend
your hips, and lift with your legs, not your back.
– Bending keep back and neck in alignment and bend at the hips. Try to tighten
the abdominal muscles to protect your lower back as you bend.
– Sitting set with buttocks against back of chair with support for back; feet and
arms supported, and chair close to surface you will be working on.
–Turning Keep feet and hips moving with upper body; don’t twist; lift feet as
you turn.
– Reaching Raise your body position by standing on a wide-based footstool or
ladder.
– Carrying when you must carry something, put equal amount of weight on both 5 mins
sides of your body.

5 mins One-on- One Discussion with

PRINCIPLES OF BODY handouts
MECHANICS
1. Remain close to the object; stoop or squat to lift.
2. Use the largest and strongest muscles of your arms, legs,
and trunk to lift, push, pull, or carry an object.
3. Widen your base of support (BOS) so that your vertical gravity line (VGL)
falls within your BOS.
4. Use short lever arms for better control and efficiency when lifting or carrying.
5. Avoid twisting your body when you lift.
6. Maintain your center of gravity (COG) close to the object’s COG; raise or
lower your COG or the object’s COG.
7. When possible, push, pull, roll or slide an object rather than lift it.
Treatment Without Medication 5 mins One-on- One Discussion with
handouts
There are many safe and effective ways to relieve your low back pain without
using medication. Sometimes these techniques are used in combination with drug
treatments. Many of these pain relief methods can be used at home; others
require the help of a doctor. Remember to talk with your doctor about any pain
relief techniques you are planning to use.
Ice
U For a day or two, apply ice or a cold pack for about 20 minutes at a time, three
or four times a day.
U Always wrap ice or cold pack in a thin
protective layer-such as a towel or face clot

Heat
U If ice has not relieved the pain after 2 or 3 days, apply moist heat.
*Wrap a hot water bottle in a towel or take a warm shower.
* Apply moist heat about 15 to 20 minutes, two or three times a day.
U Do not use heat if you injured your back in a fall, or if the heat increases your
symptoms.
Bed Rest
U Staying in bed more than a few days can cause supporting back muscles to
become weaker; some movement is necessary to heal properly
Simple Exercises 5 mins One-on- One Discussion with
Press Ups handouts
1. Lie on your stomach with your legs straight and feet together.
2. Prop up your upper body with your forearms.
3. Push upward while keeping your pelvis on the floor.
4. Hold for five seconds.
5. Gently lower yourself to the floor. Remember to keep your forearms in
contact with the floor at all times
. 6. Repeat five times.

Backward Stretch
1. Stand upright.
2. Place your feet a shoulder width apart.
3. Place your hands on your lower back.
4. Lean backward while keeping your neck straight.
5. Lean further back until you feel a slight stretch in your back.
6. Hold for a count of five.
7. Return to the upright position.
8. Repeat three or four times.

Pelvic Tilt
1. Lie on your back.
2. Bend your knees at a 90-degree angle.
3. Tighten stomach muscles and buttocks.
4. Slowly push your lower back downward.
5. Hold your back in this position for five seconds. See Figure B.
6. Slowly return to normal and relax. See Figure
7. Repeat five time
Evaluation:
 Saint Louis University
Baguio City
School of Nursing

Teaching Plan
Proper Body Mechanincs
And Management of Low back pain

Submitted to:
Ma’am Joyce Kiat-Ong RN
Clinical Instructor

Submitted by:
Lim,Cristopher H.
BSN IV-E4