1、Forward,The Forces Involved,The amount of force you place on your back in lifting may surprise you!Think of your back as a lever.With the fulcrum in the center, it only takes ten pounds of pressure to lift a ten pound object.,The Forces Involved,If you shift the fulcrum to one side, it takes much mo
2、re force to lift the same object. Your waist acts like the fulcrum in a lever system, on a 10:1 ratio. Lifting a ten pound object puts 100 pounds of pressure on your lower back.,The Forces Involved,When you add in the 105 pounds of the average human upper torso, you see that lifting a ten pound obje
3、ct actually puts 1,150 pounds of pressure on the lower back.,The Forces Involved,If you were 25 poundsoverweight, it would addan additional 250 poundsof pressure on your back every time you bend over.,Common Causes of Back Injuries,Anytime you find yourself doing one of these things, you should thin
4、k: DANGER! My back is at risk!Try to avoid heavy lifting . . Especially repetitivelifting over a long periodof time,Common Causes of Back Injuries,Twisting at the waist while lifting or holding a heavy load . . . this frequently happens when using a shovel.,Common Causes of Back Injuries,Reaching an
5、d lifting . . . over your head, across a table, or out the back of a truck . . . .,Common Causes of Back Injuries,Lifting or carrying objects with awkward or odd shapes . . . .,Common Causes of Back Injuries,Working in awkward, uncomfortable positions . . .,Common Causes of Back Injuries,Sitting or
6、standing too long in one position . . . sitting can be very hard on the lower back . . . .,Common Causes of Back Injuries,It is also possibleto injure your back slipping ona wet floor or ice . . .,The Formation Mechanism oflumbar disc herniation （slipped disc）,OFFICE ERGONOMICS办公室工效学,Sitting / Chair
7、s 座椅,Conveniently adjustable back support (vertical and horizontal)水平、垂直方向可调的靠背,Good seat cushioning良好的座位缓冲,Swivel (usually)旋转,Adjustable height (pneumatic lift preferred)高度可调（气压升降）,Durable fabric for “breathing”耐用、透气的织物,Workstation Layout工作台布局,View Angle视角( 10 - 30 ),Prevent Back Injuries,Avoid lif
8、ting and bending whenever you can.Place objects up off the floor.Raise/lower shelves.Use carts and trolleys.Use cranes, hoists, lift tables, and other lift-assist devices whenever you can.Test the weight of an object before lifting by picking up a corner.Get help if its too heavy for you to lift it
9、alone.,Prevent Back Injuries,Prevent Back Injuries,Prevent Back Injuries,Prevent Back Injuries,Use proper lift procedures . . . Follow these steps when lifting . . . .Take a balanced stance, feet shoulder-width apartSquat down to lift, get as close as you can.,Prevent Back Injuries,Get a secure grip
10、, hug the load.Lift gradually using your legs, keep load close to you, keep back and neck straight.,Prevent Back Injuries,Once standing, change directions by pointing your feet and turn your whole body. Avoid twisting at your waist.To put load down, use these guidelines in reverse.,Things You Can Do
11、,Minimize problems with your back by exercises that tone the muscles in your back, hips and thighs.Before beginning any exercise program, you should check with your doctor,Exercise!,Exercise regularly, every other day.Warm up slowly . . . A brisk walk is a good way to warm upInhale deeply before eac
12、h repetition of an exercise and exhale when performing each repetition.,Exercises To Help Your Back,Wall slides to strengthen your muscles . . . . Stand with your back against a wall, feet shoulder-width apart. Slide down into a crouch with knees bent to 90 degrees. Count to 5 and slide back up the
13、wall. Repeat 5 times.,Exercises To Help Your Back,Leg raises to strengthen back and hip muscles . . . Lie on your stomach. Tighten muscles in one leg and raise leg from floor. Hold for count of 10, and return leg to floor. Do the same with your other leg. Repeat five times with each leg.,Exercises T
14、o Help Your Back,Leg raises to strengthen back and hip musclesLie on back, arms at your sides. Lift one leg off floor and hold for count of ten. Do the same with the other leg. Repeat 5 times with each leg. If this is too difficultkeep one knee bentand the foot flat on the floor while raising the ot
15、her leg.,Exercises To Help Your Back,Leg raises while seated . . . Sit upright, legs straight and extended at an angle to floor. Lift one leg waist high. Slowly return to floor. Do the same with the other leg. Repeat 5 times with each leg.,Exercises To Help Your Back,Partial sit-up to strengthen sto
16、mach muscles . . . . Lie on back, knees bent and feet flat on floor. Slowly raise head and shoulders off floor and reach both hands toward your knees. Count to 10. Repeat 5 times.,Exercises To Help Your Back,Back leg swing to strengthen hip and back muscles . . . . Stand behind chair, hands on chair
17、. Lift one leg back and up, keeping the knee straight. Return slowly. Raise other leg and return. Repeat 5 time with each leg.,Exercises To Decrease the Strain on Your Back,Lie on back, knees bent, feet flat on floor. Raise knees toward chest. Place hands under knees & pull knees to chest. Do not ra
18、ise head. Do not straighten legs as you lower them. Start with 5 repetitions, several time a day.,Exercises To Decrease the Strain on Your Back,Lie on stomach, hands under shoulders, elbows bent and push up. Raise top half of body as high as possible. Keep hips and legs on floor. Hold for one or two
19、 seconds. Repeat 10 times, several times a day.,Exercises To Decrease the Strain on Your Back,Stand with feet apart. Place hands in small of back. Keep knees straight. Bend backwards at waist as far as possible and hold for one or two seconds. Repeat as needed.,Take care of your back,And it will take care of youExercise dailyAvoid Heavy LiftingGet Help with heavy or bulky objectsIf you must bend over, do it properlyAvoid twisting at the waist when carrying objectsAlways watch where youre going,
