Save your hands! : the complete guide to injury prevention and ergonomics for manual therapists / Lauriann Greene & Richard W. Goggins ; with contributions by Janet M. Peterson.
Imprint
Coconut Creek, Fla. : Body of Work Books, 2008
Edition
2nd ed.
Descript
xviii, 333 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
CONTENT
Raising Your Awareness of Injury Risk--Weak Links in the Body--Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Disorders--Using Ergonomics in Your Work--Developing Good Body Mechanics-- Modifying your techniques--Looking at your emotions and your work--Special Considerations and tips--Injury prevention outside of work--Your general health--Physical Conditioning--Planning for career longevity--Understanding and responding to symptoms--Injuries common to manual therapists--Diagonsis and treatment of injuries--When injuries become chronic--Conclusion : you are not alone