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body mechanics

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body mechanics
n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb)
The application of kinesiology to the use of proper body movement in daily activities, to the prevention and correction of problems associated with posture, and to the enhancement of coordination and endurance.


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The two reasons that shin injury occurs are faulty body mechanics and overload.
Techniques demonstrated on the video portion of the e-learning modules include, but are not limited to: mobility, changing a client's position, transfers, body mechanics, fall prevention, bathing, toileting, hand washing, cleaning and disinfecting, and sale food handling practices.
The researchers claimed that by understanding the body mechanics specific to the sport, it was possible to potentially prevent a large number of injuries from occurring.
 
 
 
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