Infant lying on back without diaper; adult left hand lifts both legs while right hand cleanses baby's bottom with clean cloth.

Male nurse shown lifting and bending leg of patient in hospital bed. Patient shown from waist down only.

Principle of Russell traction. The bodyweight of the patient is the source of the counterweight for the leg and the traction is provided by weights. In addition, the leg is lIfted off the bed by a second set of weights.

Adult male demonstrating proper lifting technique, keeping spine relatively straight while lifting weight with legs.

Adult male demonstrating proper lifting technique, keeping spine relatively straight while lifting weight with legs.

Illustration of woman lifting box from floor. Left: Poor position for lifting. Woman bends at waist leaning forward. Right: Good position for lifting. Woman squats, bending her legs.

Leg-lift exercise