Posture and Body Mechanics
PTA 101 Intro to Clinical Practice 1
Contents
Page 1
Instructional Use Statement
Lecture Objectives
Page 2
Key Terms
Page 3
Posture
Advantages of Neutral Posture
Impaired Posture
Page 4
Role of the PT and PTA
PT Examination and Evaluation
PTA Tests, Measures and Intervention
Page 5
Key Terms - Body Mechanics
Body Mechanics Basics
The 6 "L"s of Lifting
Common Lifting Mistakes
Page 6
Lifting Options
Accomodations for Optimal Lifting and Carrying
Page 7
End of Lecture
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