...Good Working Positions To understand the best way to set up a computer workstation, it is helpful to understand the concept of neutral body positioning. This is a comfortable working posture in which your joints are naturally aligned. Working with the body in a neutral position reduces stress and strain on the muscles, tendons, and skeletal system and reduces your risk of developing a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD). The following are important considerations when attempting to maintain neutral body postures while working at the computer workstation: * Hands, wrists, and forearms are straight, in-line and roughly parallel to the floor. * Head is level, or bent slightly forward, forward facing, and balanced. Generally it is in-line with the torso. * Shoulders are relaxed and upper arms hang normally at the side of the body. * Elbows stay in close to the body and are bent between 90 and 120°. * Feet are fully supported by floor or footrest. * Back is fully supported with appropriate lumbar support when sitting vertical or leaning back slightly. * Thighs and hips are supported by a well-padded seat and generally parallel to the floor. * Knees are about the same height as the hips with the feet slightly forward. Regardless of how good your working posture is, working in the same posture or sitting still for prolonged periods is not healthy. You should change your working position frequently throughout the day in the following ways: * Make...
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...regarding prostitutes in the film Pretty Woman, successfully positioning the audience to accept and sympathise with the lead character, Vivienne Ward. Marshall conveys Vivienne's journey to be akin to that of Cinderella, a woman who is by all means downtrodden and helpless, desperate to leave her current situation, and perhaps naively hopeful of her salvation. This is highlighted by the on-screen rags-to-riches transformation created through Vivienne’s appearance, body language and her interaction with others. Initially, the audience is introduced to Vivienne Ward, the prostitute, who wears stereotypically revealing clothing and interacts with ‘trashy’ people, emphasising the dominant cultural beliefs regarding...
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...Movement requires body mechanics uses -body mechanics = coordinated efforts of the musculoskeletal and nervous system -Alignment and balance= posture Mobility= ability to move about freely Immobility: inability to move about freely Bed Rest: an intervention that restricts clients for therapeutic reasons Activity includes many of our bodies systems -Skeletal system * Supports the soft tissue of the body * Protects crucial components of body * Furnishing surfaces for the attachments of muscle, tendons and ligaments * Provides storage areas for minerals and fat * Produces blood cells -Muscular system * Motion skeletal muscle contraction pull up on tendons move bones create movments * Maintenance of posture skeletal muscles contractions hold body in stationary position * Support skeletal muscle support soft tissue in abdominal and floor of pelvic cavity * Heat production skeletal muscles contractions produce heat 1. Skeletal muscle -works with tendons and bones to move body -produce movement by contraction of its cells 2. Cardiac muscle 3. Smooth/visceral muscle Nerve system Nerve impuleses stimulus causes muscles to contract Moblity and the body systems * Cardiovascular system -exercise increase efficiency of heart -decrease bp and hr - increase blood flow to all body parts -increase fribogen-> breaks small clots -respiratory system and cardiac system work together to provide o2 To all part of body ...
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...S eptember 3, 2014, Wednesday, was one of the days we 4th year students were waiting for: Scoliosis Screening!! This yearly event was held at Gen. M. Hizon Elementary School, and we were to assessed grade 5 students, whether if they have scoliosis or not. This event offers us an opportunity to enhance our skills as we apply the lessons we’ve learned in our previous subjects and also, it gives us an opportunity to be outside the school, our comfort zone, learning outside of it and helping those in need. On our way to Gen. M. Hizon, we were thinking on how we will make our discussion lighter, easy to understand, on a “chill” classroom setting. As we wait for our designated room, we felt excited and also, nervous. Excited because we will be able to meet different kids with different personalities; we will be able to teach them what scoliosis is and proper ways to prevent its progression; and this is our first time to be the one who is in charge of giving knowledge. Nervous, because since it is our first time, there were no professors telling and guiding us that what we were doing was correct or not. We were nervous because what if we were giving them the wrong information. However, as time draw near, we pushed through our doubts and we’re confident that we will be doing and saying the right things and do our very best. We entered the room we were assigned to with readiness and confidence. We introduced ourselves, discussed scoliosis, assessed if they had one, taught them simple...
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...Text Necks It’s no secret that having good posture is a key attribute to maintaining your health. In today’s world, it is too common to see people slumping over a tiny screened, smart phone for hours on end. According to the author of a newly published study, “Text neck,” is becoming an epidemic in the American society. In the articles “Keep Your Head Up: “Text Neck’ Takes a Toll on the Spine” by Laura Sullivan and “OMG You’re Texting Your Way to Back Pain” written by Jessica Firger, both explain reasons why people experience spinal pain linked to improper posture, how gravity plays a role, and how the hours spent in certain angles can also impact your health. Spinal pain can be linked to a lot of different areas, but the most common way is through improper posture. Posture, is used to describe how your body is positioned when you're sitting, standing and lying down. In an intrusive definition, researchers cited in “Keep Your Head Up; “Text Next’ Takes a Toll on the Spine, good posture is “ears aligned with the shoulders and the ‘angel wings,’ or the shoulder blades, retracted.” (Sullivan 9). While poor posture, quoted from Dr. Hansraj, chief of spine surgery at New York Spine Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, actually adds pressure to the spine. The increased weight makes “the cranium become heaver the more you bend your neck.” (Firger 3). Essentially, unnatural positioning of your neck puts you at a higher risk of spinal injury. Millions of people spend hours on their...
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...Art in the colonial project Art played a significant role in the colonial project because of the nature of what was being depicted. Paintings such as the one done by Barker, show a striking image of the times and the underlying meaning being shown through the characters. Certainly it is an image that could stir strong emotion for parties of both sides of the situation. Looking at the painting done by Thomas Jones Barker it is plainly obvious in the positioning of the people where the power lied within the situation. The image shows the African chief kneeling before the queen accepting a bible. This is a very accurate depiction of the circumstances at the time. A Victorian seeing this image would easily be assured of who was in charge at the time. The suggestion would be that the British Empire were spreading their ways among those who were less, and that the opposition was obliged to accept the better British ways. I would not think it would be an easy image by any stretch of the imagination for a Victorian to imagine the positions in the painting swapped. Because the British were so founded in the idea that their ways were better, and that it was their job to educate the rest of the world on how to be as good as they were, a Victorian would have no reason to imagine such a thing. It is notable that the British people were a proud people and it is not too often proud people put themselves in positions where they can imagine being the little man in the situation. The idea...
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...particular procedure or during rest is known as positioning the patient. Every health professional is duty-bound to protect his patients from any possible harm. One of the ways to provide this protection is in a correct position to avoid different problems associated with poor positioning. Proper positioning reduces the risk of pressure-related damage to nerves, muscle, skin, and joints.1 When the patient is misplaced for an extended period of time different complications may arise. Four of the most common complications are: 1. Skin pressure sores: Health professionals should make sure that different pressure points around osseous prominences such as iliac crest, sacrum, and heels are well-accommodated and padded. It is also important to detect signs of skin decomposition after long periods of time in the same position by a certain procedure. In this way, we can avoid pressure sores. They provide adequate equipment and auxiliary means to avoid this damage, for example, soft cushions, pillows, rollers. The purpose of using these means is that they absorb the compressive force, redistribute...
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...Transferring Patients The RT is occasionally called on to transfer a patient to or from a hospital ward, or he may have to direct a porter to do this. Assessing the Patient’s Mobility Before the RT begins to move a patient, he must assess the patient’s ability to aid in the process. This assessment can take place with the patient sitting, lying, or standing. Methods of Moving Patients by Gurney by wheelchair Radiation Safety It is the RT’s responsibility to protect himself, the patient, his coworkers, and any other person who is present while a procedure involving the use of radiation is being performed from any unnecessary exposure to radiation. Positioning the Patient for Diagnostic Imaging Examinations It is the proper positioning of the patient to prevent the proper posture of the patient. -supine position -lateral recumbent position -prone position -high frowler’s position -semi frowler’s position -sim’s position -trendelenburg position Assisting the patient to Dress and Undress The patient may arrive in the diagnostic imaging department alone, so the RT’s must know how to serve the patient’s needs. The...
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...opportunities. There are two main types of serves in volleyball: The underhand serve and the overhand serve. Both types of serves can be broken down into three main components: * Serving posture: The athlete’s body position—correct weight distribution and ideal arm and foot placement—before the actual serve. * The toss: The lifting or throwing of the ball into the air before contact is made. Discussions about the toss usually focus on correct ball positioning, the ideal toss height for each type of serve, and preferred toss techniques. * Contact point: The position of the server’s hand upon the moment of contact. The contact point is significant because it determines the trajectory of the ball. This guide will discuss both basic types of serves in terms of the concepts outlined above because each stage is critical to the successful execution of the serve. The Underhand Serve The underhand serve is a great option for beginning players because it is the easiest of the three types of serves to master. Since every rally begins with a serve, the primary goal of any inexperienced server should be to just put the ball into play. Posture Practicing good underhand serving posture prepares you to be a consistent underhand server and can also prepare you for overhand serving. Here are some serving posture tips to keep in mind: * Feet should be slightly staggered with the foot opposite your hitting arm out in front. * The majority of the server’s body weight should be shifted...
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...language, and tone of voice. The message we send through our body language conveys emotional information. A face can light up with enthusiasm and approval. It can express confusion and displeasure. Your eyes express joy, sadness, anger, or confusion. Your posture can create a feeling of a warm welcome or cold rejection. For example the crossing of arms portrays a feeling of rigidness while gathering up your belongings and reaching for your purse signals a desire to end the conversation. Finding the words to say when delivering a message is only part of the communication process. Your body language speaks more than you care to think to your intended target, and it captures the audience’s attention so that they can take in and analyze the point you are trying to get across to them. As mentioned before your facial and body expressions and body movement help convey your message to the receiver. Some are effective and some are ineffective. The effectiveness of demonstrative communication is to captivate your audience and keep their focus on you. Effective demonstrative communication: • Good eye contact shows concern or interest in your audience thus creating a sense of respect for the speaker. • Good posture can...
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...to market was a significant concern. Questions 1. Why does Merck want to switch Pepcid to OTC status when the patent is good for another six years? What would be the optimal time to switch? What determines this optimal time? Would the optimal time be the same for Tagamet, Zantac, Pepcid, and Acid? 2. How will the sales of OTC Pepcid affect the sales of the prescription version? How will cannibalization affect the sales of JJM's Mylanta antacid? Why did JJM buy Malanta if it was planning to switch to Pepcid? 3. What are the relative merits of positioning Pepcid as a "treatment" as opposed to "prevention" of heartburn\indigestion? How does FDA view them? The consumer? JJM? How important is positioning in this market? 4. How can Pepcid simultaneously build and defend its competitive position? How should it respond to entry of Tagamet, Zantac, and Axid? What strategic posture should Pepcid adopt - offensive or defensive, short or long-term? How can Pepcid best exploit its...
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...rest and begins stretching exercises and resume normal daily activities as soon as possible; however, should be avoid movements that aggravate pain. Bed rest alone could make back pain worse and can lead to secondary complications such as depression, decreased muscle tone, and blood clots in the legs (2015). Strengthening exercises are not advised for acute low back pain, but may be an effective way to speed recovery from chronic low back pain. Maintaining and building muscle strength is important for individuals with skeletal irregularities. One of the beneficial of exercise, it is that help improve coordination and develop proper posture and muscle balance such as yoga (2015). Physical therapy programs strengthen core muscle groups that support the low back, improve mobility and flexibility, as well as promote proper positioning and posture which are often used in combinations with other interventions...
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...Solution to Musculoskeletal Injuries in Sonography Sonography, as a profession, is often enticing. When most individuals think of sonography, the thought that comes to mind is a sonogram with the pictures of a baby in gestation within a mother’s womb. Though this can be an interesting and rewarding career choice, this profession, as in most, can have its drawbacks. Many sonographers are at risk of suffering from musculoskeletal injuries and a significant amount are already experiencing injuries, especially those with considerable workloads and ones who have been in the profession for a large amount of time. In order to make sonography a safer profession, the work environment of sonographers must be redesigned with better ergonomics in mind. Having a safer ergonomic design must play an essential part of equipment design, along with changes to the layout of the work setting. Musculoskeletal Disorder also known as work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WRMSD) can include a number of symptoms ranging from swelling and inflammation of the muscles, spasms, tingling or burning sensations, to the loss of sensation completely (Coffin, 2014). In certain cases, a loss of muscle strength can occur. While this disorder is accumulative, the symptoms considered to be small can evolve to become more critical and also debilitating. Among North American sonographers in 1997, the occurrences of musculoskeletal injury were 84% and increased to 90% in 2008 (Coffin, 2014). According to the...
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...Demonstrative Communiation Student Name BCOM/275 August 6, 2012 Instructor Name Abstract Written communication is interaction that can be done through emails, letters, cards, ads, articles, etc. Communication where written or verbal exchanges of words are not present is known as Demonstrative communication. Sending and receiving messages without words is often used to strengthen the message of verbal communication. These messages can be carried through posture, eye contact, body language, gestures, clothing, and overall appearance. Demonstrative communication can sometimes present a different message than that of the verbal message. This type of communication can also tell someone how you feel about them, in regards to being liked or not, whether or not you are interested in them or not. Certain objects can tell a lot about a person and can sometimes say what they are unable to say for themself. There are certain items that are considered to be items of affection such as jewelry, flowers, and teddy bears. These items when presented to someone else can be a means of apologizing, saying congratulations, expressing condolences, showing support, or saying I love you. It is easy to have a nonverbal conversation when the parties are face to face, and the environment is comfortable or suitable for all involved. Demonstrative communication is of importance with any type of conversation. Nonverbal/demonstrative communication may take place against our own intentions. For example...
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...Group Members: Eitan Balloul Bitoodeep Singh Mahammad S. Siddiqi Waqas Yaqoob Ducati Case Analysis Overview Ducati was founded on July 24, 1926 in Bologna, Italy by the Ducati family and a group of investors. Ducati was initially named Società Radio Brevetti Ducati because the founder’s intentions were to manufacture electronics and to penetrate that industry. In fact Ducati’s first task was to produce a component for the growing field of radio transmission. The first product Ducati manufactured was called Manens and it functioned as a condenser for radio equipment. The product was very successful throughout the world and in result it allowed the company to expand and win international respect and prestige. (Ducati's History, 2012) The first motorcycle Ducati manufactured was after the Second World War- the "Il - Cucciolo". It turned out to be a big success and that marked the beginning of a new era for Ducati. During the 1950's Ducati introduced, developed and manufactured powerful motorcycles that were reliable and technically advanced. Ducati’s success was interpreted to rapid growth and reputation in the industry. (Gavetti, 2002) In the process to evaluate Ducati, it is essential to understand the aspects from the management perspective. During the 1980's and early 90's Ducati changed their management constantly which resulted a lack of overall strategic direction. Ducati was on the verge of bankruptcy before Federico Minoli took the reins in 1996...
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