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Back Safety: Turning

Protect your back while you stand or turn. Turning can twist your spine if you don’t do it correctly. Keep these tips in mind as you move.

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To turn, move your feet instead of twisting your body at the waist.
Turn your hips and shoulders together.

Step 2

Take short steps around.
Try pivoting on the heel closest to where you’re headed.

Step 3

Step forward out of the turn.
Keep your knees relaxed and your stomach muscles tightened.

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