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Body Mechanics Training

Learn Safer, Stronger Ways to Move — Body Mechanics Training for Work, Home, and Life

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What Is Body Mechanics Training?

Body mechanics training is a structured approach to improving how you perform everyday movements. Instead of just treating symptoms, we teach you how to move in ways that reduce stress on irritated areas and distribute load more efficiently.

At Farmington Physical Therapy, we coach practical strategies you can apply immediately—at work, at home, and during exercise.

Body mechanics training can help you:

  • Lift and carry with less back, neck, and shoulder strain
  • Bend, squat, and reach more comfortably
  • Reduce repetitive stress from daily tasks
  • Improve posture and alignment during movement
  • Use your hips, core, and legs more effectively
  • Increase confidence with work and home activities
  • Lower the risk of re-injury and flare-ups
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Problems Body Mechanics Training Can Help

Many common pain patterns are aggravated by repeated strain or inefficient technique. Improving mechanics reduces overload and helps your body tolerate more activity.

Body mechanics training may help with:

  • Low back pain and recurring strains
  • Neck and shoulder strain from work tasks
  • Sciatica aggravated by bending or lifting
  • Knee pain linked to squatting or stair mechanics
  • Hip pain aggravated by sitting-to-standing or lifting
  • Tendon irritation influenced by poor movement patterns
  • Post-surgical return to daily tasks (as appropriate for your recovery stage)
  • Work-related injuries and repetitive stress symptoms

What to Expect

Body mechanics training is individualized and goal-driven. We don’t teach generic “lift with your legs” advice—we coach the specific movements that show up in your day.

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1

Movement and Task Assessment

We watch how you perform the tasks that bother you: lifting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, carrying, and transferring. We identify where strain builds up and what movement patterns need support.
2

Technique Coaching and Cueing

You’ll learn simple, practical cues that improve efficiency and reduce stress. We focus on:

  • Hip hinge and squat mechanics
  • Core bracing and trunk control
  • Scapular/shoulder blade control
  • Foot and knee alignment for better load transfer
  • Breathing and pacing strategies for sustained tasks
3

Strength and Control to Support Better Mechanics

Technique sticks best when the body can support it. Your plan may include strengthening and endurance work for the muscles that protect your movement—hips, core, legs, and upper back/shoulder stabilizers.
4

Real-Life Practice With Progressions

We simulate real tasks so your training carries over. That may include:

  • Safe lifting and carrying progressions
  • Repetition-based tolerance training
  • Job-specific movement patterns
  • Home-task strategies (laundry, cleaning, yard work, childcare)
5

Home Strategies for Long-Term Success

You’ll leave with a clear plan for practicing mechanics and building tolerance at home—so you stay confident and reduce the chance of recurring pain.
At Farmington Physical Therapy, your health is personal. Our team is here to help you move with confidence, recover with purpose, and live life to the fullest.

We begin with a comprehensive evaluation, develop a personalized plan, and walk with you every step of the way toward recovery.

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