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Proper posture and body mechanics are an essential role in prevention of energy and rehabilitation after an injury. Good posture allows our bodies to breath, move, and align properly causing minimal strain to the muscles and joints. Often times, we are unaware of our posture until the pain begins to interfere with our daily activities. Having proper posture and good body mechanics can: 1) Ensure efficiency in performing functional task 2) Prevent injury especially back injuries - most back problems result from poor posture and/ or bad body mechanics 3) Allow internal organs ability to function properly  4) Reduce stress that is put on the spine and avoid strains of additional muscles and ligaments  When teaching proper body mechanics and OT or an OT student would:    Ensure the client is educated on awareness of their own body mechanics. Modify daily task to insure minimal strain on the body. If a person works at a desk all day an example of a modification would be

In the story, “Man from the South,” a soldier who was training to be in the U.S Navy was betting the destiny of his pinky finger based on a cigarette lighter.  If he loses the bet, and loses his pinky finger, he would most certainly have routine changes that would affect his occupations. Along with losing his pinky finger, he would also lose 50% of his grip strength. If he lost his dominant pinky hand then firing a firearm would be more difficult than if he lost on non-dominant hand however both affecting stabilizing the firearm thus creating poor accuracy. Soldiers have PT which usually involve pull-ups etc. this grip would be significantly affected. With the help of an occupational therapist to modify the handling of a firearm, a sling to help hold the gun in place and have better aim. If the wife would lose grip power for instance holding a vacuum handle, and other various household chores.