Module 1

Anatomy, Posture and Pain:

•Anatomy of the spine

•Consequences of bending and stooping

•Loads and tolerances

•Postural types

•improving posture

Module 2

Exercises, Routines and Warm-ups:

•Preventative exercises

•Upper back and neck exercises

•level chin pull

•shoulder shrug and stretch

•shoulder blade stretch and squeeze

•shoulder blade roll

•Lower back exercises

•Abdominal exercises

•Exercises for whole body

•semi squat lift

•yoga style semi squat

•dog leg salute

•pivot squat

•Back first aid

Module 3

Principles of Lifting:

•Basic principals for correct lifting

•Low and high object lifting

•Pushing loads

•The manual handling of people

•Assessing the client

•Assessing the work environment

•Preparing for moving and handling a person

•Team lifting and the manual handling of people

•Other important factors

"The M-Power Nursing - Caring for your back"

MANUAL HANDLING TRAINING VIDEOS (1996)

Three Modules + Workbook.

This video (funded by WorkCover NSW) provides an overview of back care, ranging from spinal anatomy, posture and preventative exercises. These exercises are also found in A Manual of Handling People (Ch.5) and on the "Warm Ups for Work" poster.