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Technique for Lifting Heavy Objects

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Updated April 11, 2011

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Safe Lifting Hint: Keep Your Knees in Line with Your Toes When You Bend
Safe Lifting Techniques - Keeping your bent knees parallel to your 2nd toe prevents knee injury.

Safe Lifting Techniques - Keeping your bent knees parallel to your 2nd toe prevents knee injury.

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When lifting your object, keep your knees in line with your toes. This will help you avoid knee strain, now that you are using hips and knees instead of your back. Don't let your knees drop inward or outward -- this will help your body stay aligned during the movement.


Sources:
Safe Lifting and Carrying Techniques. National Ag Safety Database. Farm Safety Association. Last Reviewed: 2003
Cathy Butler. Personal Interview and Course Notes: Effortless Gardening, as developed by Miriam Levenson, Feldenkrais Practitioner.

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