Posters
The exercises on the poster are:
Exercise 1 Level Chin Pull
Gently stretches the back of the neck.
Exercise 2 Shoulder Shrug & Stretch
Assists in relieving neck and shoulder tension
Exercise 3 Shoulder Blade Roll
Improves awareness of bracing upper body
Exercise 4 Shoulder Blade Stretch & Squeeze
To stretch and extend the upper body
Exercise 5 Standing Stretch
Counteracts the effects of flexion on the lower back
Exercise 6 Yoga Style Semi Squat
For posture, balance; strength of thighs , buttocks: mobilized upper back and shoulders
Exercise 7 Dog Leg Salute
Reinforces the importance of transferring weight from leg to leg to assess a load. Test for suitability of uniform
Exercise 8 Pivot Squat
Prepares body for client pivot transfers
Exercise 9 Semi Squat Lift
Reinforces movement patterns for accessing low loads.
"Warm-Ups for Work - a Health & Safety Guide for Carers"
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING POSTER (1997)
This poster demonstrates, in text and photographs, nine different exercises designed to improve body awareness, movement confidence, strength and balance. These exercises reinforce patterns of movement that are required to align the body correctly for manual handling of objects and people.
The Charts are 600 mm high x 430 mm wide (A2 size), laminated and designed to be prominently displayed in work stations, changing rooms and staff restrooms - anywhere where staff are able to exercise.
