Transfers 6 Flashcards
Use of one’s body to produce motion that is safe, energy conserving
Body Mechanics
Area in which an object rests
Base of Support
Defined as positioning body parts in relation to each other to maintain correct body posture
Body Alignment
Imaginary line dissecting body vertically
Line of Gravity
Point where the weight of the body is balanced
Center of gravity
Convex curvature
Kyphosis
Concave curvature
Lordosis
Exaggerated curvature
Kyphosis-Lordosis
Pelvis; Increase Kyphosis-Lordosis
Swayback
Normal Kyphosis-Lordosis is not present
Flatback
Performed to position the hips below the level of the knees
Deep Squat Lift
Hip remain above the level of the knees
Power lift
Object is below the level of the knees but not to the point of the ankle
Straight Leg Lift
Also called Golfer’s Lift. For Light objects
One leg stance lift
Lifter to secure object close to the body before standing
Half Kneeling Lift
Provides stability and makes use of the large extensor muscles of the lower extremities to raise the body to full standing
Traditional Lift
Object rests below the level of the waist but can be reached without squatting.
Stoop Lift
Person must face the object
Pushing, Pulling Activities
Less Energy, more stability
Reaching Activities
Object is close to the body
Carrying Activities
Safe movement of a person from one surface to another
Transfer
Patient can perform a transfer without any type of verbal or manual assistance
Independent
Patient requires assistance from another person
Assisted
Patient require verbal or tactile cues
Standby Assistance