WorkplaceInjury

Prevention Dave Blanchard, MPT Dave Blanchard, MPT

physical therapistphysical therapist

Mark Pitcher, DC, MSc Mark Pitcher, DC, MSc

chiropractor, exercise physiologistchiropractor, exercise physiologist

Objectives

1. Review basic anatomy of the lower back, upper back and neck

2. Understand how injury commonly happens.

3. Understand good lifting mechanics, discuss effective ways to prevent and treat low back pain for your particular job.

The Lumbar Spine &

Lifting Mechanics

Anatomy

Vertebrae

Discs

Facet Joints

Ligaments

Muscles

Anatomy

Vertebrae

Discs

Facet Joints

Ligaments

Muscles

Anatomy

Vertebrae

Discs

Facet Joints

Ligaments

Muscles

Anatomy

Vertebrae

Discs

Facet Joints

Ligaments

Muscles

Anatomy

Anatomy

Vertebrae

Discs

Facet Joints

Ligaments

Muscles

Anatomy

Vertebrae

Discs

Facet Joints

Ligaments

Muscles

Anatomy

Vertebrae

Discs

Facet Joints

Ligaments

Muscles

Anatomy

Vertebrae

Discs

Facet Joints

Ligaments

Muscles

Anatomy

Tissue Injury

1. Exceed the capacity of the spine in a single

load.

How to ruin a perfectly good spine:

2. Repetitively flex and extend the spine with our without load.

Tissue Injury

Tissue Injury

3. Hold a steady loaded or unloaded posture for a long time.

Lifting Mechanics – The basics

1. Think before you lift

2. Ask for help if needed

3. Get on the good foot

4. Get a grip

5. Keep objects close to your body

6. Avoid twisting the trunk

7. Don’t load your spine in flexion!

Lifting Mechanics

Workstation Posture & Problems

Workstation Posture & Problems

Workstation Common InjuriesUpper crossed syndrome

Thoracic outlet syndrome

Disc injury

Chronic myofascial pain syndromes

Upper Crossed Syndrome

Injury Prevention – exercise

Upper Crossed Syndrome

Injury Prevention – exercise

Upper Crossed Syndrome

Injury Prevention – exercise

Lumbar Disc Injury

Injury Prevention – exercise

Lumbar Disc Injury

Injury Prevention – exercise

Injury Prevention – exercise

Lumbar Disc Injury -stability exercises

Injury Prevention – exercise

Lumbar Disc Injury -stability exercises

Injury Prevention – exercise

Lumbar Disc Injury -stability exercises

Injury Prevention – exercise

Lumbar Disc Injury -stability exercises

Injury Prevention – exercise

Lumbar Disc Injury -stability exercises

How VIMG can help:

Physical therapy

Chiropractic

Massage therapy

Neurology

Questions?

Locations:

Vail – In the Vail Athletic Club

Edwards – Above the Post Office

Eagle – in the Eagle Ranch Fitness Center

www.vailhealth.com

www.markjpitcher.com