{"id":6225,"date":"2020-10-30T10:29:40","date_gmt":"2020-10-30T10:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/?p=6225"},"modified":"2025-11-20T07:13:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T07:13:45","slug":"what-is-kinetic-lifting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-kinetic-lifting\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Kinetic Lifting?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/reducing-heavy-load.jpg\" alt=\"Team of expert movers carying a sofa correctly\" class=\"wp-image-8317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/reducing-heavy-load.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/reducing-heavy-load-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/reducing-heavy-load-768x449.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image license:<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CC BY-SA 4.0<\/strong><\/a> \/ Image Owner: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/\"><strong>Fantastic Removals<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kinetic lifting means \u201c<strong>manual handling<\/strong>\u201d. This is the practice of lifting heavier weights on your own without the help of a machine or a tool. It is a method of handling weight properly without causing injury by using your whole body. Such methods are lifting, pulling, pushing, maneuvering, steadying, carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transporting It\u2019s about avoiding injury, having proper posture and things to avoid. All this but in practice is known as \u201ckinetic lifting\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e1f65253032\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e1f65253032\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-kinetic-lifting\/#What_are_the_most_common_manual_handling_injuries\" >What are the most common manual handling injuries?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-kinetic-lifting\/#Manual_handling_techniques\" >Manual handling techniques<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-kinetic-lifting\/#What_is_the_guideline_for_maximum_lifting_weights_for_men_women_that_you_should_lift_on_your_own\" >What is the guideline for maximum lifting weights for men &amp; women that you should lift on your own?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-kinetic-lifting\/#Leave_it_to_the_professionals\" >Leave it to the professionals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_most_common_manual_handling_injuries\"><\/span>What are the most common manual handling injuries?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-red-check\">\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Back sprains<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Elbow injuries<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Muscle<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Tendinitis<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Knee injuries<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Muscle pull and strain<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Spinal injuries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Slipped Disc Recovery Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without any surgical treatments, a person usually needs 4 to 6 weeks to recover from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/herniated-disk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>slipped disc injury<\/strong><\/a>. In this period, the injured should avoid intense physical activity, heat\/cold therapies, and non-prescribed medications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintaining balanced nutrition, rich in protein and antioxidants will increase the rate of tissue regeneration, which will help the injured to recover from the slipped disc injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular physical activity also speeds up the process of recuperation from such injury. Just don\u2019t do any excessive amounts of exercise. If you\u2019ve gone through fusion surgery, do not smoke at any cost! It may result in a slower healing process or pseudarthrosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always talk to your doctor about your diet during the recovery and don\u2019t forget to mention if you are allergic to any food, this is of great importance for the proper healing process.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cta_container_holder obf\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"title\">Book with real professionals and let them handle the hard work!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sub-title\">Enter your postcode to view our rates and availability in your area.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"postcode-field-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dynamic-helper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<form id=\"check-prices-form\" class=\"default-check-price-form\" action=\"\">\n\t                            <span class=\"the-postfield-wrap\">\n\t                                <input id=\"postcode-field\" type=\"text\" class=\"the-postfield\"  name=\"postcode-field\" data-default-service-category=\"removals\"\ndata-default-service-type=\"Removals\">\n\t                                <div class=\"typewriter-box\">\n\t                                    <span class=\"typewriter\"><\/span>\n\t                                <\/div>\n\t                                 <span class=\"moving-label\">Enter your postcode<\/span>\n\t                                <label for=\"postcode-field\" class=\"error-message\">Add a valid postcode e.g. SE1 2TH<\/label>\n\t                            <\/span>\n\t                            <span class=\"submit-wrapper-with-loader active\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"load-holder-lds-eclipse\">\n                                            <div class=\"load-lds-eclipse\"><\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\t                                <input id=\"check-prices-submit\" name=\"check-prices-submit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Check Prices & Availability\" rel=\"nofollow\" disabled>\n\t                            <\/span>\n\t                        <\/form>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info_text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For questions about the services we offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/\">visit our main site<\/a> or you can always call us at <a href=\"tel:\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manual_handling_techniques\"><\/span>Manual handling techniques<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How to lift correctly is a question everybody asks themselves when they are faced with having to lift and carry something heavy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first and most important things to do are:<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-red-check\">\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Remove obstacles, clear the path and open all doors where you\u2019ll be passing through while carrying the heavy load<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>If it\u2019s a long path, make a stop for a break halfway<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\n\n\n<p>What technique should you use when performing any manual handling:<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-red-check\">\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Adopt a stable position<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Get a good grip of the load<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Avoid tilting to the side or backwards as you may fall, drop the load, or injure yourself<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Keep your head up and look ahead when lifting and carrying the load<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Keep the weight close to your waist.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Move as smooth as possible<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Put down the object by bending your knees, not your back<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more details and techniques about safety when lifting heavy objects, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/msd\/manual-handling\/good-handling-technique.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">see here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check also:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/storing-washing-machine\/\">Storing a Washing Machine<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-store-a-fridge\/\">How to Store a Fridge<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_guideline_for_maximum_lifting_weights_for_men_women_that_you_should_lift_on_your_own\"><\/span>What is the guideline for maximum lifting weights for men &amp; women that you should lift on your own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The maximum weight, lifted per person depends on several factors:<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-red-check\">\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Gender<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Physical characteristics such as height, weight etc<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>How high the weight is being lifted<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>How low the weight is being lifted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\n\n\n<p>The maximum weight a male person should lift at work is 25kg. This is valid if he\u2019s holding it close to the body at waist height. It also means tasks such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/moving-fridge-freezer\/\"><strong>moving a fridge freezer<\/strong><\/a> is not a job for a single person but a more complex activity that should be completed by at least 2 men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The maximum recommended weight for women under the same circumstances is 16kg.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/lift-heavy-objects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to lift heavy objects<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leave_it_to_the_professionals\"><\/span>Leave it to the professionals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is only the suggested amount of weight. It\u2019s the maximum for people who\u2019re in good health condition. If you\u2019re having health issues, you should not lift such weight. That&#8217;s why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/house-removals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professional house movers <\/a>are for. They are trained, experienced, skilled and have the right equipment to help them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kinetic lifting means \u201cmanual handling\u201d. This is the practice of lifting heavier weights on your own without the help of a machine or a tool. It is a method of handling weight properly without causing injury by using your whole body. Such methods are lifting, pulling, pushing, maneuvering, steadying, carrying. 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