Body Mechanics

Reasons to teach people/clients about proper body mechanics and posture are very important and include:

1.       Prevent injuries to the body such as muscle, joints, etc.

2.       Protect your body from back pain and or other parts from strain  

3.       Promote ideal balance and coordination

4.       Encourage safety for yourself and others

One way that I would teach a client on how to use proper body mechanics is by using something straight like a yard stick or something, and aligning it on my back along my spine, back of my head, and tail bone (to show them, and later allow them to try), and I will demonstrate how to properly pick a package up from the ground without bending over like most people do which is not proper body mechanics. The idea is that the stick stays on all those areas that I explained, and you lift with your legs when you grab the object from the ground.

Another way that I could show a client how to use proper body mechanics is informing on how to improve posture when sitting in a chair especially for long periods of time if that is your job. So, first adjust the height of the chair where your feet are nicely planted on the floor, and your knees are either in line or slightly lower than your hips (comfortably). Obviously sit straight up in the chair, and your hips all the way back in the chair as well. Lastly, the back of the chair needs to be slightly inclined also. This will reduce back pain, and promote good posture!

Interesting, Might I Ad!

So, I was trying to think of a popular ad, and it seems like every time I purposely try to think of something like a song, or anything specific, nothing comes to mind. So, I decided to look up popular ads, but then I thought they were too popular, so I went for something that I was wanting to connect with personally. A certain emotion I wanted to feel, and so that is what I searched and came up with... an ad that fit me. At the bottom I will post a link if you would like to watch it. In the ad, there are three individuals that are feeling stressed about just everyday life, and one trying to fall asleep. All three were wanting to experience some relaxation. This is something that I can relate to on a daily basis, and I may even get the app that they were advertising! Anyhow, in the nervous system you have your CNS and your PNS. The PNS (peripheral nervous system) connects the CNS (central nervous system) to the rest of the body. The PNS divides into the somatic (voluntary movement) and autonomic system (involuntary movement). The autonomic nervous system further divides into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. I believe that this specific ad kicks both subdivisions into work. In the beginning there is immediate over stimulation, which quickly made my heart rate race a little because I could easily relate to the stressors given which is the sympathetic nervous system at play. It is your fight or flight response. Now, quickly into the ad they switch gears and advertise this app on the phone to help you relax and get away from all those stressors and connect with yourself again. This is where your parasympathetic nervous system comes into play. It is responsible for lowering your heart rate and blood pressure and bringing your body back down from a stress induced state. It is your rest and digest response. Both are very important and imperative. I hope this "Ads" to your knowledge!

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/dEi1/calm-reduce-your-stress

"Man from the South"

The daily routine of the soldier (with all fingers intact) would be normal in doing the very things he enjoyed. Now, had he taken the bet and lost, certain occupations would certainly be affected like specific sailor duties possibly pulling up a rope, or simply even grabbing a drink. His sense of gripping things would be decreased because that is a big function of the pinky finger. The wife of the of man betting against the soldier, I am sure that her daily routines are very difficult with only having a couple fingers, such as washing dishes, or even driving. I believe most of everything would be difficult and need to be modified in some way to improve function. Depending on what fingers were still intact, which I know the thumb was but I am unsure of the other one that was left, a way that washing dishes could be modified would be wearing a special glove that fit her hand with scrubbers/grippers on them to sufficiently grip the dishes and wash them as well.

My Neurotransmitter Depiction Picture: Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)

My OT Conceptual Model

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IP-S224nurGcH1_DuMyCUcOeWIephvmK/view?usp=sharing