Hero & PhysioFlex
Hey, I was thinking about how our rescue gear and the way we lift victims can really impact our backs over time. Ever wonder if there’s a smarter way to do it that keeps the crew healthier?
Yeah, it’s a big issue. We keep a few tricks in the back of our heads: always load with your legs, keep the load close, use the back‑support harness on the victim, and never twist when you’re lifting. We rotate the heavy jobs so nobody’s spine stays under the same strain all the time. And after a call we do a quick debrief – check for any pain or strain, stretch, and give the team a moment to recover. That’s the only way we can stay on the job longer without breaking something ourselves.
Sounds solid—like a well‑planned rehab protocol. Just keep an eye on the micro‑stress: a quick posture check before each lift, a quick flex‑check afterward, and maybe a quick “do you feel that ache?” round in the debrief. That way you catch the tiny missteps before they become big problems.
Exactly. We keep it tight, quick and to the point. The crew checks posture, the load is snug, and after every lift we touch base – one word, one stretch, one check. It saves everyone’s back in the long run.
That’s the kind of tight, efficient routine that keeps the spine happy and the job moving. Keep those quick checks—one word, one stretch, one check—and you’ll have a crew that’s as solid as a well‑tied harness.