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Unit One Introduction and Legislation Unit One Questions
Pages 3 - 7
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Unit Two The structure of the Spine Unit Two Questions
Pages 9 - 12
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Unit Three Risk assessment, Planning and Load Handling Unit Three Questions
Pages 14 - 21
Pages 22 - 23
Unit Four Assisting Clients Unit Four Questions
Pages 24 - 30
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N.B: We are aware that official practice is to use the terms “service users” or “people using this service” to describe those receiving care. We prefer the term “client” and use it throughout our training package. Key: worksheet please note
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Principles of Moving & Handling
Unit Two
Facts about our Backs Back pain is our most common health problem and it has been affecting humans ever since they started walking. Our long bendy spines were designed to be flexible and have never fully evolved to cope with our upright weight bearing posture. As a result the ligaments, muscles and tendons, which control our back...