Ergonomic Intervention

Question 1

Functional Capacity Evaluation

Answer 1

FCE is a set of tests. practices and observations that are combined to determine the ability of the evaluated patient/client to function in a variety of circumstances, most often employment, in an objective manner.

*Attempting to measure and quantify objectively what a worker can do and can not do.

Question 2

Proper lifting technique

Answer 2

back neutral, wide BOS, load close, use legs, don’t twist, get help

Question 3

Why lift with legs?

Answer 3

-inherently more force and power in LE extensors than trunk
-LE joints larger and more stable than those of spine
-activity of quads/ITB, glutes lead to better tightening of fascial planes and force transmission through trunk
-large muscular co-contractions/more GTO activity– better balance

Question 4

Twisting with lifting leads to

Answer 4

-asymmetrical load bearing across spine and trunk
-poor ability to balance
-slack in overlapping annular rings of disc–more isolated strain patterns
-non coupled movement patterns at facets; isolated strain points and facet impingement

Question 5

Workstation ergonomics

Answer 5

shoulders relaxed, straight back, pelvis in neutral alignment, circulation in legs, hip, knee, and ankle joints aligned with gravity line

Question 6

Posture

Answer 6

is at any given moment, the static positioning of various joints and body segments

Question 7

Movement retraining

Answer 7

is the promotion of the maintenance of optimal postures during ADLS and repetitive tasks

Question 8

Ergonomics

Answer 8

is the study of the interaction between the worker and their work