Save Your Hands!: The Complete Guide to Injury Prevention and Ergonomics for Manual Therapists - 6085

The physically demanding work manual therapists do puts them at risk for musculoskeletal injury. But injury is not inevitable. Save Your Hands! 2nd Edition gives manual therapists the proven injury prevention and ergonomics strategies and tips they need to protect their health and safeguard their careers.In an accessible, richly-illustrated format, Save Your Hands! shows you how to: • Design your treatment space so you can work safely and efficiently • Find alternative techniques to protect vulnerable parts of your body • Use good body mechanics to work with less physical stress and greater comfort • Stay in shape with a physical conditioning program developed specifically for manual therapists • Recognize early symptoms and address them effectively before they lead to injury. Whether you are a student or an experienced practitioner in any of the hands-on health professions, this indispensable guide offers the practical advice you need to save not only your hands, but also your back, n