Introduction and Aim: Manual handling of loads is a complex dynamic task that involves the upper and lower limbs. Manual handling of loads in sports and daily activities can expose people to unfavorable physical conditions and lead to injury. The study aimed to compare the electrical activity and co-contraction of selected lower limb muscles during manual load lifting with three different techn...

Introduction: Manual handling of loads and carrying tasks widely exists in many occupations. Hospital staff because of Manual carrying of loads, are at increased risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Incorrect lifting methods, is an important risk factor for low back pain. The aim of this study was to analyze the biomechanical loads on the lumbar of nurses-aid in manual handling activities of seru...

Objective: This study aimed to analyze the concept of occupational therapy handling in the children with cerebral palsy from the perspective of occupational therapy instructors and clinicians in Iran. Materials & Methods: In this qualitative study, using hybrid model to clarify the concept of handling through three phases. For the theoretical phase, attributes of handling were recognized thr...