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Bending & Lifting
Bend knees and keep back straight
Lift by straightening the knees
Use wide stance when lifting heavy items to give yourself a wider base of support
Carrying
Carry items close to your body as opposed to carrying with your arms extended
Hold items in front of you instead of on the hips or to the side of you
Keep back straight and bend knees to place large objects down
Neutral Positions are the Safest
As often as possible, keep joints in a neutral position to avoid pain
At a desk, follow the 90-90-90 rule
90 degrees at the knees, hips and elbows
A common site of pain is in the wrist, especially for office workers, so try to keep it in a neutral position when typing and using a mouse
Respect Pain
If you are feeling pain, that is your body telling you that it needs a break
Sharp, stabbing, or shooting pain means you should change positions right away
Aching pain means you need to stretch and move your body in the opposite direction
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