
Work Injury Solutions
Dr. Greg Weidlich
All About Lifting
Work Smart! Hurt Less!

Outline
Note: This can be customized depending on the needs of your organization or company.
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See it!
Demonstrations and videos
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Feel it!
Class activities
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Own it!
I. Introduction
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What is lifting and why?
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Stability and energy considerations
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Importance of proper lifting techniques
2. Key Lifting Points
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Tug of war
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The hinge
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Get help
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Focus
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Things to control and NEVERS!
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The green box:
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Lifting from low positions
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Overhead lifting
3. The Ways To Lift
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Semisquat lift
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Squat lift
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Stoop lift
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The tip lift
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The golfer’s lift
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The thigh Assist lift
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The lean lift
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The arm assist lift
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The bowling lift
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The hay bale lift
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5.Review and Q&A
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Recap of key points
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Question and answer session
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Feedback and evaluation of the training program
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Reference materials, such as exercise sheets, are available through an online link.