Low Back Disorders Injury Prevention and Risk Reduction.

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Low Back Disorders Injury Prevention and Risk Reduction

What is a Low Back Disorder? Back Pain or Discomfort Acute Chronic Limited Use of the Back

What causes LBD? Heavy Lifting Repetitive Movements Whole Body Vibrations Improper Posture Muscular Endurance Limited Range of Motion (ROM)

How can LBD be prevented? Workplace Modifications Posture Exercise

Workplace Modifications Lifting

Workplace Modifications Work Tables

Workplace Modifications Equipment

Posture Sitting

Posture Standing

Posture Sleeping

Exercise The muscles in your hamstrings, buttocks, and trunk can aid in reducing your risk for developing LBD.

Exercise Stabilizing Exercises

Exercise Strengthening Exercises

Exercise Stretching Exercises

Exercise

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