Protecting Our Low Backs: The Effect of Bed Height on Low Back Force During a Boosting Task

Abstract Date Presented 03/31/2022 OTs frequently experience low back pain secondary to patient handling tasks. Different bed heights have been shown elicit different and hand forces, but the full range of has never explored. This study observed forces using a found that higher reduce necessary when performing boosting task, thereby reducing overall stress on bodies OTs. Primary Author Speaker: Robert E. Larson Contributing Authors: Spencer R. Peterson, Lauren W. Adams, A. Wayne Johnson, Ulrike H. Mitchell