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Title

Ergonomics for Radiologic Technologists, Part 1: Posture (0.5 credit hours)

Abstract

This module identifies the muscles used in moving and lifting, and describes the importance of maintaining joint and muscles flexibility for the performance of routine moving and lifting by health care workers. Mechanics of safe moving and practical strategies for the effective use of the worker’s posture during typical health care tasks, such as patient and equipment transfer, are detailed. Ergonomic seated workstation design and its impact on posture and musculoskeletal health is described. Course Approval Expiration/End Date: July 1, 2011 Category A Credit

This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. The ARRT does not allow CE activities such as internet courses, home study programs or directed readings to be repeated for CE credit in the same or any subsequent biennium.

Author

Marvin and Marilyn Dainoff,

Marvin J. Dainoff (Ph.D.) is Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Founding Director, Center for Ergonomic Research, Miami University, Oxford Ohio, President of Marvin Dainoff Associates, Inc., Consultants in Workplace Ergonomics, and Chairman, 1st Principles, Inc., an investment software development company. He is Immediate Past President of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, an elected Director of the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics as well as a Certified Professional Ergonomist and an elected Board Member of the Council of Scientific Society Presidents.

Marilyn H. Dainoff is President of Dainoff Designs, Inc., designer and manufacturer of the Atlas Ergonomic Book and Copy Holder™ and a holder of two patents. She is a Certified Professional Ergonomist.

Marvin and Marilyn Dainoff are the authors of People and Productivity: A Manager’s Guide to Ergonomics in the Electronic Office (Holt, Rinehart and Winston of Canada, 1986).

Colleen Whittington, MS, PT

Colleen Whittington is associate professor and chairperson of the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Sinclair Community College (Dayton, OH). She is also a part-time adjunct professor in the MPT program at the Dayton-area branch of Andrews University and she holds a Master of Health Science degree from the University of Indianapolis. Colleen's clinical experience includes acute care, rehabilitation, home health and extended care, outpatient orthopedic, industrial medicine, and chronic pain care. She has over 30 years management experience in physical therapy departments.

Objectives

After completion of this module, the learner should be able to:

Recognize personal physical preparedness required to meet work related tasks.
Describe neutral posture and good body mechanics used in preparing to lift and move patients and equipment.
Maintain neutral posture during work and leisure activities.
Understand contributing factors of musculoskeletal injury.
Identify activities that prevent neck and back injury.
Identify behaviors that prevent neck and back injury.
List the requirements of ergonomic seated workstation design.

Resources

Bibliography
Fritz S, Maison Paholskyk K, Grosenbach MJ. Mosby’s Basic Science for Soft Tissue and Movement Therapies. St. Louis: Mo: Mosby; 1999.

Greene DP, Robers SL. Kinesiology: Movement In The Context of Activity. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 1999.

Hislop H, Montgomery, J. Daniels and Worthingham’s Muscle Testing. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 1995.

LeVeau B. Biomechanics of Human Motion.3rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 1991.

Norkin C, LeVangie P. Joint Structure & Function. 4th ed. Philadelphia,Pa: FA Davis; 2005.

Webliography
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. NIOSH Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) and Workplace Factors. July 1997. Bruce P. Bernard, ed. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ergosci1.html. Accessed March 29, 2007.

Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Educational Resources. 1995 - 2005. Available at: http://www.hfes.org/web/EducationalResources/educresourcesmain.html. Accessed March 29, 2007.

National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Low Back Pain Fact Sheet. May 10, 2006. Available at: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/backpain/detail_backpain.htm. Accessed March 29, 2007.

The Posture Page. Available at: http://www.posturepage.com/. Accessed March 29, 2007.

University of Illinois, McKinley Health Center. Back and Neck Care Guide. Available at http://www.mckinley.uiuc.edu/handouts/back%5Fand%5Fneck%5Fcare%5Fguide/introduction.html. Accessed March 29, 2007.

U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia. Back pain -- low. March 6, 2007. Available at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003108.htm. Accessed March 29, 2007.