Body Mechanics,

Posture, and Self-Care

Management
By: Justin O’Dowd and Kelly Ring
Objectives

• After the presentation, SLPs will be able to correctly identify proper body
mechanics from demonstrations 90% of the time.
• After the presentation, SLPs will be able to correctly demonstrate a proper
hip hinge with their partner 4 out of 5 reps.
• After the presentation, 80% of SLPs will acknowledge the importance
of proper body mechanics and posture in an anonymous survey.
Body Mechanics

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Lifting

• Communicate with person what is going to

happen
• Center of mass (COM) and base of support
• Brace the core
• Hip hinge to start movement
• Maintain curvature of spine
• Keep object/person close to COM
• Hips and chest rise at same time
Desk Work

• Eyes level with screen

• Head position
• Shoulder blades relaxed
• Arm support
• Wrist position
• Lumbar support
• Hips & knees at 90 degrees
• Take breaks often
 • Maintain curvature of back
Sitting on • Keep torso over hips
Ground/Small Chair • Change positions frequently
 Core activation
Bird dogs
Prone press-ups
Self-Care Cat cows
Management Piriformis stretch
Techniques
Hip flexor stretch
Hamstring stretch
Lumbar rotation
Footwear

• Neutral/Cushion
• High arch
• Stability
• Normal arch
• Motion Control
• Flat arch

• Find the Perfect Running Shoe | Running Shoe

Finder | Brooks Running
 Questions?

"You know you're getting older when

your back starts going out more than
you do." -Phyllis Diller