Everything about manual handling, at work and at home. Protect your health when lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying!
What you'll learn
Understand what musculoskeletal disorders truly are, and how to become your own therapist
Learn the 3 Rules of Posture and how they apply to your daily activities, especially manual handling tasks
Apply the 4 steps occupational health action plan to mitigate musculoskeletal hazards
Correct your posture at work, at home and in your hobbies through regular, simple and safe exercises
Protect your back and knees when bending down
Debund the "bend your knees to lift" myth
Requirements
You should have followed the course: The Posture Academy - Ergonomics in Healthcare (Module 1/3)
You should have followed the course: The Posture Academy - Ergonomics in Healthcare (Module 2/3)
Description
Back pain and neck pain are common issues, but they don't have to be!Welcome to Module 1 of the Posture Academy. Olivier Girard, an internationally recognized expert in posture and ergonomics and the author of The Posture Manual, will guide you in improving your sitting posture and mastering proper ergonomics, requiring less than the cost of a cup of coffee and as little as 10 minutes a day.Here's a sneak peek of what you'll learn in this final module:why "bend your knees" is NOT the golden rule to lift loadsthe 3 techniques to bend downhow to reduce the effort when doing manual handlinghow to apply the Plan of Action that we discussed in module 1how to move to and from the floorhow to bend down in all sorts of daily activities.This course is offered in collaboration with Intermountain Health, a nonprofit health system with over 60,000 caregivers, serving more than 1 million people, aiming to inspire the future of health.Physicians and surgeons have tested the program and found it highly beneficial, leading us to offer it to the wider public. Musculoskeletal disorders have become a significant public health concern, demanding attention from society as a whole.This program aims to empower you to improve your posture and ergonomics. It spans 27 days, with brief daily videos. You'll learn how to enhance your surroundings, refine your posture, and incorporate simple yet effective exercises into your daily regimen.What you'll gain from this course:Understanding the causes of musculoskeletal disorders and methods to address themMastery of the 3 Rules of Posture and their application in daily activities, with Module 2 focusing on standing posture and Module 3 on manual handling techniquesApplying a 4-step occupational health action plan to mitigate musculoskeletal hazards in daily activitiesCorrecting your posture at work, at home, and during hobbies through consistent practice of straightforward exercises.Course requirements or prerequisites:No prior experience necessaryWho should take this course:Healthcare providersOffice workers and administrators in healthcare institutions.Please note that the content provided here serves informational purposes only. It does not replace professional medical advice and should not be used for diagnosing or treating health issues. If you have any questions or concerns, consult your healthcare provider.Our course providers adhere to applicable federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
Who this course is for
Healthcare providers
Office workers
Physicians
Surgeons
Physical therapists
All health professionals
Parents

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