1. Station Objectives . Define body mechanics.
Define and contrast the following terms: disability/handicap/impairment.
Explain difference between an urgent and non-urgent move.
Define and demonstrate the following drags/lifts/carries:
*Power Lift and Power Grip* (required)
*Choose three from list: Shoulder drag/Extremity Lift/Bridge/BEAN lift/Human Crutch/
Fore and aft carry/BEAM lift/Chair carry/Draw sheet carry.
*Demonstrate how to assess hip/proximal femur injury.
**Team demonstration of how to care for a specific injury to hip/proximal femur.**
**Discuss how to assess and manage hypovolemic shock**
Neurological:
*Demonstrate helmet removal from a supine pt.
*Describe and demonstrate how to maintain proper spine alignment while placing a patient on a board.
(this can be from sitting or lying position)
Adaptive:
Any special considerations when moving adaptive athletes .

2. WELCOME
Station #3

3. Definition Body mechanics: the proper use of
body movement in daily activities to
prevent problems associated with
posture.

9. OVERVIEW OF DISABILITIES & EQUIPMENT
Skiers and riders using adaptive equipment are a diverse group, with many different disabilities and types of special gear
Photo: N.S.C.D., Winter Park, CO
Developmentally and Cognitively Impaired
Blind / Low Vision
Deaf / Hard of Hearing
Physically Disabled
Four-track Skiers
Three-track Skiers
Mono-skiers
Bi-skiers

10. OVERVIEW OF DISABILITIES & EQUIPMENT
Like able persons, many other factors make up who they are, and how we need to interact with them: Mother, shy vs. extrovert, Viet Nam veteran, teenager, excited, exhausted, engineer, grandfather, social worker, first time skier vs. expert, student, strong willed and a love of speed, adventure and the outdoors that brings them to the slopes.
Finally, they know and appreciate that you’re trying to help and will cut you a lot of slack, so enjoy the challenge and give them the best care possible.