Body Mechanics - SOLUTIONS FOR LIVING https://www.solutionsforliving.ca Hope. Empower. Succeed Tue, 28 Jan 2020 17:38:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.7 Reducing Risk of Strain Due to Repetitive Movements https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2020/02/reducing-risk-of-strain-due-to-repetitive-movements/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reducing-risk-of-strain-due-to-repetitive-movements Mon, 24 Feb 2020 12:30:37 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17353 Julie Entwistle, C.Dir. (c), MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) Repetitive activity using improper posture and body mechanics can result in excess energy expenditure, fatigue, pain and even injury or damage to muscles and joints over time.  Therefore, it’s important to know the proper body mechanics required when completing everyday tasks and activities, at […]

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]]> Ergonomic and Safety Tips for Pain-Free Gardening https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/06/ergonomic-and-safety-tips-for-pain-free-gardening/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ergonomic-and-safety-tips-for-pain-free-gardening Fri, 21 Jun 2019 11:30:27 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16691 Do you have, or are aspiring to have, a “green thumb?”  Or do you simply enjoy beautifying your home or spending time connecting with nature?  Whether you garden for pleasure or purpose you may be reaping many of the health benefits, however, you may also from time to time suffer from a sore back and […]

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]]> How’s Your Posture? https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2016/02/hows-your-posture/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hows-your-posture Tue, 16 Feb 2016 12:00:34 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=10053 Repetitive activity using improper posture and body mechanics can result in excess energy expenditure, fatigue, pain and even injury or damage to muscles and joints over time.  Therefore, it’s important to know the proper body mechanics required when completing everyday tasks and activities, at home, at play or at work or school. The following episode […]

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