Everyday Ergonomics for Working Moms | Stop pain, fix biomechanics, improve function
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99. Why Moms Need Ergonomics and Body Mechanics (opens the original)
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Ergonomics isn’t only about office chairs, keyboards, and perfect posture. It applies anywhere your body interacts with a task, tool, or environment—including motherhood. In this short back-to-basics episode, Dr. Amanda explains the difference between ergonomics and body mechanics, why the physical work of motherhood matters, and how small changes can reduce unnecessary strain during the tasks you repeat every day. You’ll learn: What ergonomics actually means How ergonomics differs from body mec
98. How to Lift Your Kids Without Back Pain: Treat Them Like a Heavy Load (opens the original)
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How to Lift Your Kids Without Back Pain: Treat Them Like a Heavy Load If someone handed you a 30-, 40-, or 50-pound box, you would probably think about how you were going to lift it. You might clear your path, move close to the box, get a good grip, and prepare your body before picking it up. But when that weight is your child, it’s easy to scoop them up without thinking—often while distracted, rushing, twisting, or carrying three other things. Your body doesn’t know that the load is adorable. I
97. SI Belt or Belly Band? The Right Support for Pregnancy Pelvic, Back, and Belly Pain (opens the original)
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SI Belt or Belly Band? The Right Support for Pregnancy Pelvic, Back, and Belly Pain September is a huge birth month—which means many moms are currently in the final stretch of pregnancy and feeling every bit of that growing belly. If you’re experiencing pelvic, SI joint, low-back, or belly pain, would you benefit from an SI belt or a belly band? Although they may look similar, these pregnancy-support tools have two different purposes. In this episode, we’re talking about: How an SI belt stabiliz
96. Babywearing Without the Guesswork: Safety, Positioning and Picking the Right Carrier (opens the original)
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Babywearing can make mom life so much easier—but the carrier that works beautifully around the house may not be the one you want for an all-day festival, hike, or trip to the soccer field. In this episode, we’re talking about how to choose the right carrier for your baby, your body, and the outing ahead. I’m sharing essential babywearing safety checks, positioning tips, and the real-life pros and cons of ring slings, wraps, and structured carriers. In this episode: How to keep baby’s face visibl
95. Getting on the Wagon Bandwagon? Ergonomic Tips for Choosing a Stroller Wagon (opens the original)
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Fall is wagon season! Sports fields, pumpkin patches, festivals, fairs and family adventures can have you wondering if it’s time to jump on the stroller wagon bandwagon. But which wagon is best? The answer depends on you, your kids and the way your family actually lives. In this episode of Everyday Ergonomics for Working Moms, Dr. Amanda Rabin, PT, DPT walks you through the ergonomic factors to consider before choosing a stroller wagon. We’re talking about how many kids you’re hauling, infant se
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