The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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Back Support Mechanism and Proper Posture during Manual Lifting

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  • Song Ju-Min (Major of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Graduate School of Rehabilitation Science, Taegu University) ;
  • Bae Sung-Soo (Dept. of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Taegu University)
  • 송주민 (대구대학교 재활과학대학원 재활학과 물리치료) ;
  • 배성수 (대구대학교 재활과학대학 물리치료학과)
  • Published : 1993.08.01
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Abstract

Liking is a common activity in many of occupations and daily living, Lifting has been studied for many years. In this article, based on the existing literatures on lifting, mechanism of back support and proper posture during lifting are described. These mechanisms include the intra-abdominal pressure mechanism, the thoracolumbar fascia mechanism, and posterior ligamentous system. Proper posture for lifting are in the squat style, the lumbar spine is aligned in its normal lordosis and the pelvis is aligned in an anterior tilt. Keep the load close to the body and avoid twist white lifting.

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