Question

1. what underlying medical condition may increase a persons risk for recurrent back conditions?

wrist strain
resolved influenza
sprained ankle
spinal stenosis

1. what risk factors put a person at risk for back injury?

sitting upright in an office chair
performing repetitive task work
being between 18 and 29 years of age
being slightly under desired weight

1. which safe lifting step helps your orientation to surroundings and posture?

keeping your eyes up and level
using your legs to lift and lower
aligning your feet shoulder-width apart
sizing up the load and planning ahead

Explanation:

• Question 1: Spinal stenosis is a medical condition that affects the spine. It can lead to recurrent back problems as it involves narrowing of the spinal canal which can put pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. Wrist strain, resolved influenza, and sprained ankle are not related to back conditions in the way spinal stenosis is.
• Question 2: Performing repetitive task work can put stress on the back muscles and spine over time, increasing the risk of back injury. Sitting upright in an office chair is a good posture (not a risk factor), being between 18 - 29 years of age is not a typical risk factor for back injury (back injuries can occur across a wide age range), and being slightly under desired weight is not directly related to back injury risk.
• Question 3: Keeping your eyes up and level helps with orientation to surroundings (you can see what is around you) and also helps maintain good posture. Using legs to lift and lower is about using the correct muscle group (legs instead of back), aligning feet shoulder - width apart is about balance, and sizing up the load and planning ahead is about assessing the task before lifting.

Answer:

1. Spinal stenosis
2. Performing repetitive task work
3. Keeping your eyes up and level