title: Reducing your risk of back injury at work.
abstract: Many patient-care activities performed by healthcare assistants involve lifting, turning and moving patients. These activities can cause back strain and even contribute to chronic back injuries.
authors.forename: Nicola
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Davies
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D055805:Moving and Lifting Patients / Q000009:adverse effects*; D060051:Occupational Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006113:United Kingdom