Week 1 Flashcards
people did it before but now need to relearn how to do it
rehabilitation
- people who never did it before
- doing something for the first time
- usually used with people with congenital conditions.
habilitation
describe aspects of body mechanics with regards to feet.
-keep a wide base of support - shoulder width
for your own personal COG
describe aspects of body mechanics with regards to knees.
lift with your legs and not your back
describe aspects of body mechanics with regards to pelvis/waist.
- avoid twisting motions
- stick your butt out
describe aspects of body mechanics with regards to arms.
- shouldn’t be lifting with just arms
- keep load close to body
describe aspects of body mechanics with regards to your head.
look in the direction in which you are transferring
what does C5 innervate?
elbow flexion
what does C6 innervate?
wrist extensors
what does C7 innervate?
elbow extensors (triceps, finger extension)
what does C8 innervate?
finger flexion