Back mechanics. Back Injuries

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Back Injuries Statistics 25% of low back injuries account for 95%

Back Injuries Statistics

25% of low back injuries account for 95% of

costs of low back injuries
NIOSH- 70% of general public will have back pain in their lifetime
80% of back pain caused by inadequate exercise
Back injuries account for 25% of all WC claims and 33-44% of all WC costs
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Spinal Column

Spinal Column

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The spine is made up of 33 vertebrae. The upper 24

The spine is made up of 33 vertebrae. The upper 24

vertebrae are separated by a jelly filled layered ligaments called disks. These disks act as shock absorbers for the spine.
The facet joints are the back part of the vertebrae that form the channel for the spine.
The lumbar region are the five large vertebra composing the lower back, allowing the back to bend forward and back.
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Spinal Column

Spinal Column

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Discs and Force

Discs and Force

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Herniated Discs

Herniated Discs

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Lower Spine

Lower Spine

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Spine Range of Motion

Spine Range of Motion

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Spine Range of Motion

Spine Range of Motion

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Spine Range of Motion

Spine Range of Motion

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Back Mechanics

Back Mechanics

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Danger Zones

Danger Zones

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Anatomy of Proper Lifting

Anatomy of Proper Lifting

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Anatomy of Proper Lifting If you are out of physical shape

Anatomy of Proper Lifting

If you are out of physical shape can

also result in increased loads when we improperly lift.
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Balance of Forces

Balance of Forces

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Balance of Forces Without Weight ? lb x 2 in =

Balance of Forces

Without Weight

? lb x 2 in = (65 lb

x 9 in) + (15 lb x 15 in) + (25 lb x 24 in)

? X 2 in = 1410 lbs

Force on Back = 705 lbs

Torso

Arms

Head

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Balance of Forces With Weight ? lb x 2 in =

Balance of Forces

With Weight

? lb x 2 in = (65 lb

x 9 in) + (15 lb x 15 in) + (25 lb x 24 in) +(20 lb x 36 in)

? X 2in = 2130 lbs

Force on Back = 1065 lbs

Torso

Arms

Head

Object

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Equivalent Forces

Equivalent Forces

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Relative Disk Pressure

Relative Disk Pressure