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Preventing Caregiver Injuries – Back Safety

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1. Always let the person you are helping know what you are going to do.
2. Obesity is one of the biggest risk factors for developing back pain and arthritis because it speeds the destruction of joint-cushioning cartilage.
3.Most muscle strain injuries to both the caregiver and care receiver are preventable if you follow some simple rules.
4. If the person in your care does not move often, he may become lightheaded with a change in position
5. Keep your spine in a neutral (normal arched, not stiff) position while lifting.
6. Have the person PUSH off rails, chair arms, etc. (No pulling)
7. If, during a transfer, you start to “lose” the person, lower him slowly to the floor.
8. Never use ice on a sore back muscle.
9. Body mechanics involves standing and moving in ways that prevent injury, avoid fatigue, and make the best use of strength.
10. Use your back muscles to do most of the work.