Energy Saving Techniques
All people who suffer diseases that affect the mobility should be taken into account among other things a few tips, they did not have invented the self, the experts recommend, if somebody can help, I’m glad … SALUT
PRINCIPLES
Plan t-organize their activities. Set priorities.
-Eliminate unnecessary tasks and streamline activities.
-Fractions tareas.Utilice their own pace.
-Use good posture to reduce the onset of muscle fatigue.
-Adapt equipment and appliances to reduce manual labor.
-Do not store unnecessary items.
-Keep the material in good condition.
-Perform all tasks sitting where possible.
-Please have all that is most frequently used.
DRESS
-Vista first legs and feet.
-Wear comfortable clothes, soft elastic fiber.
-Locks on the front.
Discard buttons and hooks, very small.
BATHING AND GROOMING
-Use long-handled sponge and takes wide.
-Wash your hair while in the shower.
-Place slip on the floor of the shower, and handles.
Use shade-screen instead (easier to clean).
-Choose a haircut easy to maintain hairstyle.
WORK
-Fleixibilidad time.
-Make ajuestes in the workplace and adapt their tools.
-Change task if necessary.
KITCHEN
-Cook on portions exttra good to eat when you are more fatigued.
-Avoid storing cooking utensils inside each other.
-Choose lightweight crockery and easy washing.
-Use both hands to pick up canned food and supplies.
Use slip-stabilizing and opening jars.
-If needed, use suitable covered.
CLEANING
-If no dishwasher desipone let the dishes soak.
Finish cleaning-fourth before moving to another.
-Use both hands in long, smooth movements.
-Clean supeficies vertical top to bottom.
-Order before cleaning.
Use cleaning supplies, ergonomic design, long sleeves and light.
-Use spongy cloth more easily drained.
-Slide the laundry basket by continuous surfaces. Use the push with the legs.
-Avoid areas that are close washing and ironing.
-Try taut clothesline to save ironing time.
REST
-Plan your daily tasks to balance work and rest.
-Sleep at least 8 hours. A day.
-Take two 30-minute naps during the day.
-Lie on your back to rest, it requires less energy than sitting or reclining.
These indications are given by the Occupational Therapists Rehabilitation Service Hospital Arnau de Vilanova, Lleida