inside erica's crazy creative world

Hey bloggers! Today I'm going to talk to you about the importance of having proper posture and good body mechanics. Body mechanics - the way one moves the body, spine, and extremities during every day activities to protect the body; especially the back, from pain and injury - is important to teach to clients. Good body mechanics refers to proper posture and body alignment when lifting or moving, and can prove to be even more beneficial to clients who have faulty posture and poor body mechanics. (R&T, 2014, p. 841)  Why is it important to teach clients how to maintain proper posture and good body mechanics? (R&T, 2014) 1. muscular and skeletal balance       - to prevent further pain and strain on the back 2. minimizes risk of injury or progressive deformity        -to prevent injuries from occurring at work, or while performing ADL's      -to help protect the spine, as well as other structures (i.e. discs...

Hey bloggers! I recently read the story, Man from the South . I will be sharing with you today my thoughts on how the daily occupations of the better's wife may be affected due to her missing three fingers; as well as modifications that may help her regain her independence in the occupation. Let's say that the wife in Man from the South was a school teacher, specifically an art teacher, who educates young children. As an art teacher, she would need to have the ability to write, paint, hold things, etc. If she is missing three fingers on her dominant hand, she will not be able to hold things as effectively, nor will she be able to write or paint clearly either. She would need to have decent precision grip strength while painting or using certain tools in art class; not to mention while writing with a pencil or pen on a white board, chalk board, or piece of paper. Her occupations of daily life would be completely affected because she is missing three fingers, and only has her...