List three occupational injury risk factors that apply specifically to bodyworkers
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: using massage table with height adjusted for a different therapist/client combination can lead to postural distortions, especially elevated or protracted shoulders; tendency to use thumb as tool in compression; applying a palm stroke without the fingers adducted for support; standing for long periods of time tendency can encourage hyperextended knees and other leg and back problems; repetitive movements, especially of the hand, wrist, and arm, may lead to repetitive motion syndromes, especially inflammatory disorders such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, osteoarthritis, bursitis, or tendonitis; lifting heavy equipment/clients and/or applying strong
pressure/friction may require excessive force or awkward twisting/torquing motions that can lead to stress/injury; constant neck flexion from looking at client during bodywork; use of massage chairs increases bodyworker's upper body flexion and may lead to back strain.
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