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  • Ergonomics
  • Physical Therapy
  • Biomechanics

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  • Maintaining a neutral lumbar position is crucial for preventing musculoskeletal injuries in healthcare professionals.
  • Standardized bed heights may not accommodate individual anthropometric variations, leading to suboptimal postures.
  • Ergonomic adjustments are essential for optimizing comfort and efficiency during patient care tasks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish optimal bed height adjustments for maintaining a neutral lumbar position during physical therapy.
  • To investigate the relationship between anthropometric dimensions and comfortable bed heights.
  • To assess the impact of adjustable bed heights on perceived exertion during common physical therapy tasks.

Main Methods:

  • Eighty physical therapy students participated in passive shoulder flexion and straight leg raising tasks.
  • Lumbar angles were measured to assess posture.
  • Perceived exertion and preferred bed heights were recorded using anthropometric landmarks.
  • Standardized versus adjustable bed heights were compared.

Main Results:

  • Adjustable bed heights resulted in significantly higher mean heights compared to the standard height (0.715 m).
  • Participants reported significantly less perceived exertion with adjusted bed heights for both tasks.
  • The third knuckle of the hand and the radial styloid process of the wrist were identified as key anthropometric landmarks for height adjustment.

Conclusions:

  • The third knuckle and radial styloid process are recommended landmarks for adjusting bed height to maintain a neutral lumbar position.
  • Individualized bed height adjustments are necessary for different manual tasks to optimize ergonomics.
  • Further research is warranted to validate these findings in broader clinical settings.