Which term is the way you use your body to walk, sit, stand, lift, push, pull, or move objects to prevent injury?

• A. Body mechanics
• B. Cartwheels
• C. Jogging
• D. Sleeping

Answer: (A)

Safe movement of the body during daily tasks is expressed as body mechanics. It means how you position and move your body to protect your spine and joints while walking, sitting, standing, lifting, pushing, or pulling. Good body mechanics involve keeping a neutral spine, bending at the hips and knees instead of the back, holding loads close to your body, using leg muscles to lift, and avoiding twisting while lifting. When performing transfers or moving objects, plan the move, assess the weight, and use help or assistive devices as needed to prevent strain. In home health care, applying proper body mechanics reduces the risk of back injuries and other injuries. The other options don’t fit this concept: cartwheels are a gymnastic move, jogging is a pace of movement, and sleeping is rest.