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Back and Body Ergonomics

  • Basic terminology: vertebrae, disc, herniation, bulging disc, spondylosis, stenosis, impingement, central vs. peripheral

  • Protecting the back in everyday activities

  • Know and adhere to proper body mechanics (the three “B’s”)

  • How picking up a pencil can “break the back”

  • Understanding how posture affects the entire body

  • Keeping your “bowling ball” on top

  • How today’s activities affect our spine

  • Assessing and modifying your activities and home

Presented by Susan Thompson, OTR

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