Body Mechanics

Cards (3)

  • Body Alignment - refers to the relationship of the body parts to each other.
  • Balance - Directly related to alignment and achieved when:

    • Center of Gravity (Pelvis) is low
    • Stable or wide base of support
    • Vertical line from COG thru base of support
  • Body Mechanics - coordinated efforts of the musculoskeletal and nervous system to maintain balance, posture and body alignment during lifting, bending, moving, and performing ADL's