Unit 379 1.1 I would define mobility as the act of moving, rolling, sitting up, standing and walking. What an individual does to take themselves from one place to another would be within the limits of their mobility. Different health conditions can affect mobility if they reduce the amount the person can move. 1.2 If a person has a broken hip or leg they will find it difficult to roll over in bed, sit up or get out of bed. They may non weight bearing on affected leg and may be reliant on walking aids such as crutches or zimmer frames.
When supporting moving and positioning activities, it is important to remember that muscles can only move the bones at a joint foe only as far as the joint allows. Example the elbow and knee have limited movement trying to force these could inflict pain and also cause damage, nerve fibres run through the body and can become damaged using poor moving and handling techniques. 1.2 There are a number of conditions that can impact on the correct movement and positioning of a person. Arthritis; people suffering with this have painful and stiffness in joints and can also have limited movements. Care should be taken not to force movement beyond the person’s ability so as not to cause unnecessary pain.
Muscles will weaken with age which causes stiffness and weakness to certain areas of the body. When moving or repositioning an individual it is important to be very careful because muscles can only move as much as they can. Bones in limbs are covered in tissue. It is vital to not put too much pressure on an individual’s arm, leg, and hands as it could lead to a fracture due to the fact bones aren’t as strong in elderly people. 1.2 Describe the impact of specific conditions on the correct movement and positioning of an individual?
Individuals with arthritis have to be supported to move gently as they may be in a lot of pain and positioning or moving may be uncomfortable. An individual that has had a stroke might have one arm or leg stronger than the other so this needs to be taken into account when weight bearing or moving so as to avoid putting pressure on the weak side. An individual who is blind might need more reassurance and explanations about the move and what is around them as they cannot see. 2.1Legislation includes the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, this introduced the requirement for risk assessment, risks when moving and positioning individuals must be assessed and acted on. all staff must be trained in moving and positioning individuals and employers are to
It has been shown that in order to recover faster from an ankle sprain, rigid immobilization of the affected foot must be observed. Doctors can apply a post-mold cast to immobilize the area below and above your injured ankle. To facilitate your mobility, you might also need to use the best crutches for exercise injuries to help you move around. 3. ACL or PCL injuries.
Briefly explain what is meant by Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching. 11. Describe a flexibility/warm-up exercises that are considered to be potentially dangerous to the knee joint. Explain why the exercise is considered to be potentially harmful to the knee joint. 12.
2.1 Describe how legislation and agreed ways of working affect working practices related to moving and positioning individuals: Whenever a carer moves an individual they should always follow their moving and handling training. The Health and Safety act 1974 makes it a legal requirement for employees to ensure that the Health and Safety of their employee is maintained, the employees have a duty to take reasonable care of the Health and Safety and welfare of themselves and others working with them. When doing any moving and handling the individual’s care plan should be followed at all times and all employees should work to their policies and procedures of the workplace, you should always make sure your moving and handling training is up to date. 2.2 Describe what health and safety factors need to be taken into account when moving and positioning individuals and any equipment used to do this. Risk assessments should be in place, does the individual have any special requirements to do their moving and handling.
According to Korabek and Cuvo (1986), teachers tend to focus on teaching self-care, motor skills, and sometimes the reduction of self-injurious behavior as well as the academic curriculum. Teachers also must be aware of some of the medical problems that will possibly affect the children in their classroom who have spina bifida. Among these problems are lower limb paralysis and possible bowel and bladder incontinence. Self-care skills can be taught by the teacher in the classroom to help the child with spina bifida. One aspect of self-care for these children is to check their bodies for injuries such as pressure sores.
The Muscular System Main functions of muscular system. • Movement -Mobility is one of the major functions of muscular system. The central nervous system directs the muscles to contract and expand according to the needs of the situation. Muscles have the vigour to move the bones and perform the necessary action. These actions are mostly voluntary, which means we direct the muscles to perform the actions.
1.1 Identify legislation relating to health and safety in a social care setting Legislation are put in place to protect people in work. Safe practice is important to the promotion of dignity in care. The Health and safety executive, Local authority trading standards and the care quality commission can all bring prosectuions against care providers who breach health and safety standards. The health and safety at work act 1974 covers a wide range of issues relating to the work place health, safety and welfare across different sectiors. Emoloyees have a general obligation under the act to take care of others a cooperate with employers' health and safety requirements.