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Nurses often overestimate their manual handling skills, despite having previously received training in it, Australian researchers have warned. Subscribe today to access over 6,000 peer-reviewed ...

Injuries caused by manual handling (particularly to the back, shoulders and neck) are a significant contributor to sickness absence statistics. Those most at risk of injury are those who aren't used ...

When a person falls, it is important that safe methods are used to move them, to avoid causing pain and/or further injury. This is critical to their chances of making a full recovery. Safe manual ...