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Chapter-02 Postures

BOOK TITLE: Manual Handling for Nurses

Author
1. Rajinikanth AM
ISBN
9788184488159
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11340_2
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2010
Pages
8
Author Affiliations
1. Vergemount Area 2, Dublin 6, Ireland; Vidyakirana Institute of Nursing Sciences, Bengaluru, India, Vidyakirana Institute of Nursing Sciences, Bengaluru, India, Vidyakirana Institute of Nursing Sciences, Bangalore, Vidyakirana Institute of Nursing Sciences, Bangalore, India
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Abstract

Good and bad body postures are discussed. Factors influencing posture are explained. Common causes of poor postures are seen under structural misalignments and functional/environmental misalignments. Health effects of poor posture are pointed and general guidance for reducing health risk is given. Nurses and back pain are highlighted.

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