Proper Lifting Techniques

• Squat to lift and lower.  Do not bend at the waist.
• Keep lower back bowed in while bending over.
• Keep the weight as close to you as possible.
• Bow your back in and raise up with your head first.
• If you must turn, turn with your feet, not your body.
• Never jerk or twist!
• Put the weight down by keeping your low back bowed in.
• Keep your feet apart, staggered if possible.
• Wear shoes with non-slip soles.

Risk Factors for Back Injury

• Lifting with your back bowed out.

• Bending and reaching with your back bowed out.

• Slouched sitting.

• Twisting or Jerking movements.

• Lack of proper rest.

• Obesity and poor nutrition.

• Stressful work and living habits.

What's For Lunch?

Diabetes Community Awareness Program - May 19th 2010- 4pm - WGH Classroom

Relay For Life Easter Basket

Snow Pics

Wayne General Hospital annual service awards banquet was held on Friday, June 12, 2009

Wayne General Hospital announces the addition of Digital Mammography and Synapse® PACS

Bynum completes PT doctorate degree

Regina Rigney, CRT, has article published in the November 2007 issue of AARC Times Magazine.

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Last modified: 05/04/10