Health and Social Care
Unit Title: Move and position individuals in accordance with their plan of care.
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1.1 Outline the anatomy and physiology of the human body in relation to the importance of correct moving and positioning of individuals
The anatomy and physiology of the human body explains that muscles are attached to the skeleton. They work like hinges or levers to pull or move particular joints when a muscle contracts, pulling the joint in the direction it is designed to move. Parts of muscles move antagonistically, that is, when one contracts, its opposite member relaxes to allow movement. Muscles can become slack, making movement slower and more difficult.
Again, it explains that the human muscles move in command from the brain. Single nerve cells in the spinal column called motor neurons form a long very thin extension of the single cell, called an axon. When an impulse travels down the axon to the muscle, a chemical is released at its ending. Muscles are made of long fibres connected to each other lengthways by a ratchet mechanism, that allows the two parts of an extension ladder to slide past each other,overlapping each other more, so that the muscles get shorter and fatter. When the impulses from the nerves stop, the muscle fibres slide back to their original position.
In relation to the importance of correct moving and handling, it makes the muscles not to be fractured. Correct moving and handling will make the muscles not to strain or sprain.
The individual and carers will not experience pains and discomfort.
1.2 Describe the impact of specific conditions on the movement and positioning of individuals
If an individual has a fracture, the movement must be gentle and careful, and the right procedure must be followed, so as to reduce any complications to the fracture.
If an individual is bed-bound, the correct hoist and sling must be used.
When staff adhere to the appropriate moving techniques, it will reduce the risks of back injury,
Unit Sector Ref: HSC 2028
1.1 Outline the anatomy and physiology of the human body in relation to the importance of correct moving and positioning of individuals
The anatomy and physiology of the human body explains that muscles are attached to the skeleton. They work like hinges or levers to pull or move particular joints when a muscle contracts, pulling the joint in the direction it is designed to move. Parts of muscles move antagonistically, that is, when one contracts, its opposite member relaxes to allow movement. Muscles can become slack, making movement slower and more difficult.
Again, it explains that the human muscles move in command from the brain. Single nerve cells in the spinal column called motor neurons form a long very thin extension of the single cell, called an axon. When an impulse travels down the axon to the muscle, a chemical is released at its ending. Muscles are made of long fibres connected to each other lengthways by a ratchet mechanism, that allows the two parts of an extension ladder to slide past each other,overlapping each other more, so that the muscles get shorter and fatter. When the impulses from the nerves stop, the muscle fibres slide back to their original position.
In relation to the importance of correct moving and handling, it makes the muscles not to be fractured. Correct moving and handling will make the muscles not to strain or sprain.
The individual and carers will not experience pains and discomfort.
1.2 Describe the impact of specific conditions on the movement and positioning of individuals
If an individual has a fracture, the movement must be gentle and careful, and the right procedure must be followed, so as to reduce any complications to the fracture.
If an individual is bed-bound, the correct hoist and sling must be used.
When staff adhere to the appropriate moving techniques, it will reduce the risks of back injury,