Phenomena and Processes

Lifting

Moving or bringing something from a lower level to a higher one. The concept encompasses biomechanic stresses resulting from work done in transferring objects from one plane to another as well as the effects of varying techniques of patient handling and transfer.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Moving or bringing something from a lower level to a higher one. The concept encompasses biomechanic stresses resulting from work done in transferring objects from one plane to another as well as the effects of varying techniques of patient handling and transfer.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Carrying

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Aspects Covered

1 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects.

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Indexing Annotation

by machines or humans; PATIENT LIFTING see PATIENT MOVING AND LIFTING is available

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94

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  1. G01w.374.669w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Lifting. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D017770. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D017770
  2. Lifting. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manual_handling_of_loads
  3. Lifting. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4116572