101.2 Ergonomics

All of the following movements cause carpal tunnel syndrome except: using sharp shears, gripping with force, bending the wrist a lot, repeating a motion over and over

Using sharp shears

Standing for long periods of time may cause your feet and ankles to swell putting you at risk for:

Varicose veins

Which type of shoes should be worn to reduce fatigue caused by standing for long periods of time? High-heeled shoes, shoes with pointed toes, low, broad-heeled shoes, shoes without arch support

Low, broad-heeled shoes

Prevent neck and back strain by: bending forward when performing a service, not reaching overhead for supplies, standing for a long time in high heels, twisting your body to get closer to a client

Not reaching overhead for supplies

Bending your knees slightly and pulling in your abdominal muscles when reaching up is a movement known as the:

Pelvic tilt

Which of the following preventative measures will help you alleviate foot and leg problems? wearing high heels, stranding for long periods of time, wearing shoes with poor arch support, raising your feet on a stool during breaks

Raising your feet on a stool during breaks

All of the following can help prevent neck and back strain EXCEPT: working with the backs straight, reaching overhead for supplies, using freestanding shampoo bowls, adjusting the height of the clients chair

Reaching overhead for supplies

Rotating footwear:

Reduces fatigue, strengthens your arch, and makes footwear last longer

Rotating footwear has all of the following effects EXCEPT: reduces fatigue, strengthens your arch, makes them last longer, shortens how long they last

Shortens how long they last

The condition that occurs when tendons get inflamed is called:

Tendonitis

What condition occurs when tendons become inflamed?

Tenonitis

Which of the following will help prevent shoulder problems? Holding heavy clippers, reaching across a table to manicure, reaching for supplies on a high shelf, adjusting the height of the stair when you work with a client

Adjusting the height of a chair when working with a client

A recommendation for preventing shoulder problems is to hold tools so you don't have to raise your:

Arms

An inflammation of the fluid sac that lies between a tendon and skin or bone is called:

Bursitis

The science that looks at how individuals perform work and what body movements, tools and equipment benefit the health and comfort of the salon professional and client is called:

Ergonomics

To prevent neck and back problems, stand with your feet parallel to your:

Hips