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Understanding body mechanics is crucial in lifting patients to ensure the safety of both the caregiver and the patient. Important tips include knowing your physical limitations, seeking assistance for heavy lifts, using your legs instead of your back, bending your knees, keeping your back straight, lifting with your head up, and communicating with others during the lift. When it comes to lifting a patient, understanding body mechanics is central to the art of practicing good lifting techniques. These techniques help protect your body in the process of helping the patient. Keys to good lifting techniques are know your own physical limitations. Get help if the lift is too heavy to safely handle alone. Lift with your legs, not your back. Bend your knees. Keep your back straight. Keep your head up as you lift. Make sure to communicate with others when performing a lift.