1. Avoiding back injury
Randall, S.
Practising Midwife 17(11): 10; 12-14
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 1461-3123 PMID: 25597127 Document Number: 675961
This article looks at healthcare professionals, in particular midwives, and considers how to maintain back health and prevent injury through principles of good practice. Knowledge of back pain, mindfulness in working conditions and modifications of current practice will reduce the risk of repetitive injury, and present management options in the short- and long term. Considerations on improving the 'working lifestyle' rather than quick fixes are ultimately the long-term goal.