Even more research has just confirmed that squat lifting (knees bent and back straight) techniques are no safer than stoop lifting (knees straight and back bent) techniques when picking up heavy ...

To submit a legal/professional nursing question for future consideration, write to the editor at syox@medscape.net (include "Ask the Expert" in subject line). I work in a urology office. Many of our ...

TASK: Given various scenarios where lifting of a heavy load is required, list and describe the safety considerations to be dealt with before, during and after the lift is accomplished. The "Lifting ...

Lifting up heavy objects is a part of our activities of daily living. According the American Chiropractic Association, Americans spend over $50 billion annually due to back pain. The causes of back ...