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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.
Specific lessons for patient handling interventions from this study include: Motivation to use lifting devices is enhanced by making sure that enough lifting devices are available in proportion to patients on a ward, by providing easily available lifting devices, and by ensuring good maintenance.