Understanding the basics of biomechanics can save your back and neck.

So get Back to Basics.

It's important to know what kinds of stress place additional load on your low back, and how you can use good lifting and carrying techniques to reduce the chance of injury.

Most low back complaints result from simple strains that can heal within one to six weeks. What you do about back pain is very important. Rest for more than a day or two does not usually help and may actually delay recovery.

Back to Basics aims help you understand how the back works, to provide tips on what you can do to avoid injury and to show you how to care for your back during recovery.

Videos

• Back to Basics Understanding ergonomics and posture is a surefire way to help prevent strain injuries to the back and neck. Back to Basics aims to help.
• One-person Transfer This video will help remind you of things to keep in mind when doing a one person minimal assist sit-to-stand transfer.
• Two-person Transfer There are different ways to transfer patients safely. This video will help remind you of things to keep in mind when doing a two person minimal assist sit-to-stand transfer.
• Building a Better Workstation Do you spend most of your day at a desk? Then check out “Building a Better Workstation” to learn simple steps you can take to improve your workspace… and lessen your risk for injuries.

Downloads

• Back to Basics Guide Download a free copy of Back to Basics to print yourself or view on your computer.
• Back to Basics Presentation Notes These presentation notes have been prepared to help you better understand the information in the Back to Basics booklet.
• Back to Basics Poster Download the Back to Basics poster as a reminder to your staff - proper ergonomics prevent injury!