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Keeping wrists and knees in normal alignment can also help to prevent injury of the extremities. Whenever possible, Substitute equipment for manual force. Body mechanics is applying safe methods of moving the body, correcting posture, and lifting.
1 Be prepared to keep your center of gravity as close to client's center of gravity as possible. 2  Leg muscles and weight shifting are the key elements of a safe transfer. 3  Ask for a second person to assist depending on the size and status of the patient.  Respect your own lifting limitations: work within your comfort zone.