Back Injuries

The physical limitations that someone with a back injury might experience depend on which part of the back is injured and the severity of the injury.

People with back injuries might experience limitations in one or more of the following activities: standing, sitting, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, crouching, running, driving, walking, and jumping.

Follow the links below to find information about back injuries.

Reviewed October 2011

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Title:   Workplace safety - manual handling injuries
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Manual handling is a common cause of injury in the workplace. Attention to posture and lifting technique can help, but research indicates that changing workplace design is the most effective way of preventing injuries. Organisations such as WorkSafe Victoria can offer information and advice.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Farm safety - manual handling
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Farming is a very physical occupation and workers can injure themselves by lifting heavy loads such as chemicals, fertiliser, hay bales, calves, buckets, equipment, and also while handling animals. Most agricultural manual handling injuries involve the back and weight-bearing joints and the risk of injury can be minimised by good lifting techniques and safe working habits. Use mechanical lifting aids or get help to lift and carry heavy loads whenever possible.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Safety with transfers and lifting
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   The importance of safe lifting for people handling children with physical disability is explained and the common causes of back pain listed. Some suggestions are provided for how to look after one's back including the use of special lifting equipment.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Rowing - preventing injury
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Rowing is a fun way to get fit. The physical skills you need include stamina, strength, balance, timing and technique. Common injuries include lower and upper back pain, muscle injuries, knee pain, wrist tendonitis, blisters and rib stress fractures. Prevention can manage the risk of injury.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Back to basics: handy hints for carers to help prevent back injuries
Publisher:   Department of Veterans' Affairs
Description:   A booklet developed to assist carers - providing handy hints for carers to help prevent back injuries. The booklet provides practical, user friendly advice for carers to use in their daily routines.
Date:   Mar 2007

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