Fatigue management

Physical flexibility

• Use a 10~12 inch footrest to allow shifting of your body weight from one leg to the other when prolonged standing is required.
• Straight your back to reduce fatigue and pain when you are working in a standing position.
• When you lift an object, bend at the knees and hips and use your legs, not your back. Keep your back straight and maintain the object as close to your body at all times.

• Sit all the way back on a chair and make your feet flat on the floor when sitting.
• Cross your legs when sitting on a chair without back support.

• Try keeping support near your back when sitting on floor.
• To stand up from sitting on floor, take one leg at front, touch the floor with knee by folding the knee, bend other leg knee to the floor, and raise your body.

• When you lie on one side, put cushions under your arm or knee and change position frequently.
• When you lie on your back, raise your legs to make your back comfortable.
• To stand up from bed, lie on your one side, lower legs out of bed, and put your hands on beds to raise your body.