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the axis is central
(i.e. seesaw, nodding your head)
*Think: balancing |
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the weight is central
(i.e. pushing a wheelbarrow, tiptoeing)
*Think: moving weight - power) |
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the force is central
(i.e.opening a screen door,
flexing/extending your elbow)
*Think: distance/ROM and speed
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| the distance from the axis to the point of force |
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| the distance to the effort force |
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| the distance to the load or resistance |
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| Whole bed and body tilted so that feet are elevated and inclined and the head is low. Used in abdominal surgery and as a treatment for shock. Should be done if patient has a head injury. |
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| Hips flexed and abjected, knees flexed, feet supported. Used in genital tract operations, vaginal hysterectomy, genital and vaginal treatments and examinations. |
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Patient lies back with head and trunk elevated
10-20 inches or at an approximately 30-45 degree angle. Knees may be bent. |
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Head of bed is elevated 18-20 inches or approximately 45-60 degree angle.
Knees may be bent. |
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Sims Position
(sidelying) |
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| semi-prone usually on the left, with right knee and thigh drawn up and left arm along the back. Usually used for the administration of enemas and for rectal examination, colonoscopy, and sigmoidoscopy |
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| fixed point around which rotation occurs |
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| force that is opposing the movement |
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| moving, effort, holding force |
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| force that is causing or attempting to cause the movement; push or pull |
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