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Introduction:
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Definitions:
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Lecture cum
discussion
Nursing requires the nurse to incorporate knowledge and skills
into practice. One component of knowledge and skill is “Body
Mechanics”. Body mechanics is the efficient use of the body as a
machine and as a means of locomotion. The nurse uses a variety
of muscle groups for each nursing activity, such as walking
during rounds, administering medications, lifting and transferring
clients, and moving objects. Body mechanics is directly related to
the effective functioning of the body.Proper body mechanics is
important to the nurse and client to prevent musculoskeletal
injury. Correct body mechanics is necessary for health promotion
and prevention of disability.
Define
body
mechanics,
body
posture
and body
balance
Body mechanics: It is the coordinated effort of the musculoskeletal and nervous system to maintain balance, posture and
body alignment during lifting, bending, moving and performing
activities of daily living.
Body posture: the relationship of various body parts to each other
while sitting, standing lying and walking.
Body balance: the center of gravity is balanced over a wide,
stable of supports and vertical line falls from the center of gravity
and the base of support.
Power point slides
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discussion
What is body mechanics?
What is body posture?
What is body balance?
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Explain
concepts
of body
mechanics
Concepts of Body Mechanics:
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,Flash Card
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discussion
What are the concepts of
body mechanics?
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Enumerate
the
principles
of body
mechanics
Principles of Body Mechanics:
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Chalkboard, Chart
paper
Lecture cum
discussion
What are the principles
of body mechanics?
1. Body alignment: It refers to the positioning of the joints;
tendons, ligaments and muscles while in standing, sitting
and lying positions.
2. Body balance: It is achieved when the center of gravity is
balanced over a wide, stable of supports and vertical line
falls from the center of gravity and base of support. In
human the center of gravity when standing located in the
center of pelvis admit midway between the umbilicus and
the symphysis pubis.
3. Coordinated body movement: While giving care to the
client nurses must frequently use the body to assist in
positioning, turning and lifting body of clients and
equipment, it is important to do this knowledgeably to
avoid musculoskeletal strain and injury.
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Proper balancing of all body parts helps to conserve
energy.
Stability of the body is maintained by having a greater
base of support.
Injury and strain on the lower back can be avoided by
performing pelvic tilt before the activity.
Facing the direction of work will help to avoid the
chances of injury.
Using rhythmic movements at normal speed require less
energy.
Initiating movement requires more energy than
maintaining the movement of an object.
Moving an object on a level surface requires less effort.
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Reducing friction between the object moved and the
surface on which it is moved requires less energy.
Holding an object close to the body requires less energy
than holding it farther away.
Muscle strain can be avoided by using the strong leg
muscles when lifting, pushing and pulling.
Smoot continuous movements are easier and safer than
sudden sharp pr uncontrolled movements.
Conclusion:
Nursing requires the nurse to incorporate knowledge and skills
into practice. Many nursing activities require muscle exertion by
the nurse. The nurse must know and practice proper body
mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to the client and the nurse
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CPMS COLLEGE OF NURSING
LESSON PLAN
ON
BODY MECHANICS
SUBMITTED BY
THOLEH LALRAMDINI JONGTE
M.Sc NURSING 1st YEAR
ROLL NO: GAU 28086
REGISTRATION NO: A/F
DATE OF SUBMISSION:
Topic
: Body Mechanics
Subject
: Fundamentals of Nursing
Method of teaching
: Lecture cum discussion
Place of teaching
: B. Sc (N) 1st Year Classroom, CPMS College of Nursing
Duration
: 15 minutes
Date
: 22.02.2022
Time
:
A.V aids used
: Power point slides, Charts and flashcards
Group
: B. Sc (N) 1st Year Students
General Objectives
: After completion of the class, the staff nurses will be able to acquire indepth knowledge and understanding
regarding body mechanics for prevention of low back pain
Specific Objectives
: At the end of the class the group will be able to
 Define body mechanics, body posture and body balance
 Explain concepts of body mechanics
 Enumerate the principle of body mechanics