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Category: Body Mechanics

Sep 1, 2014

Prevent Lower Back Pain for a Healthy, Happy Labor Day

Since 1894 Labor Day has been designated as the national holiday that pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. Research supports the notion that healthier employees are happier and more productive. When employers encourage healthy behavior and safety at work, they benefit in many ways. For example, in addition to improving job […]

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May 6, 2013

Get Healthy and Prevent Lower Back Pain: Part 1 of 2 for Global Employee Health & Fitness Month

Part 1 of 2 for Global Employee Health & Fitness Month May is Global Employee Health and Fitness month.  Research supports the notion that healthier employees are happier and more productive. When employers  encourage healthy behavior and safety at work, they benefit in many  ways. For example, in addition to improving job satisfaction and productivity,  […]

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Jul 2, 2012

Lawn Care Safety

My wife, Esther, loves to work in the yard! As a Pennsylvania Dutch girl growing up in Lebanon, PA, caring for plants and animals was an integral part of daily life. As for me, I am her loyal assistant cutting grass, mulching, planting, landscaping etc. I too, love the outdoors but I enjoy golfing, running, […]

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Sep 20, 2010

Women's Purses and Back Pain

A recent study shows that the average weight of a woman’s purse has increased by 38% and now exceeds 6 pounds. The problem is that carrying a heavy bag, usually on one side of the body, forces the body to tilt forward and in the opposite direction to compensate. Overtime, this change in posture leads to neck, middle and lower back pain.

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May 10, 2010

Prevent Hand Injuries While Gardening

Summer is finally here and gardeners in northeast PA are anxious work in their gardens and enjoy the fruits of their labor. I have noticed that my associate, Nancy Wesolowski, certified hand therapist, has recently had an influx of patients with hand injuries associated with gardening.

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Dec 29, 2009

Holiday Cooking Can be a Pain in the Neck: Part 2 of 2

Make your Holidays more enjoyable by following these simple guidelines, which will assist in preventing or diminishing pain that originates from your spine.

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Dec 22, 2009

Holiday Cooking Can be a Pain in the Neck: Part 1 of 2

This column is dedicated to all the people who will spend countless hours preparing for the holiday season, whether it is Christmas or Hanukah. I offer suggestions for prevention and treatment of neck and back pain associated with these tasks.

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Dec 14, 2009

Will Santa Bring You a Backache?

Holiday shopping is stressful to your body as well as your wallet. Read on to learn how you can avoid pain and injury this season while on the road, in the mall, and at home.

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Mar 8, 2009

ERGONOMICS: Part 3 of 3 of ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING WITH LOWER BACK PAIN

Guest Columnist: Janet M. Caputo, PT, OCS Ergonomics is the process of changing your environment to encourage good body mechanics. This can be accomplished by a modifying a tool, work station, counter height, task, or job. Performing tasks within the best work zones encourages safety and decreases risk of injury through facilitating neutral spine postures. […]

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Mar 8, 2009

BODY MECHANICS: Part 2 of 3 of ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING WITH LOWER BACK PAIN

Proper body mechanics are based on good posture. Proper body mechanics involve maintaining a neutral spine with transitions from one position to another during daily activities.

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