Physical Therapists Offer Snow Shovelers Advice to Avoid Injuries
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American Physical Therapy Association
Description
With weather experts predicting a repeat of last winter’s colder-than-normal temperatures and heavy snowfalls in many parts of the U.S., the American Physical Therapy Association is concerned about reducing the number of injuries that may occur from shoveling snow. This page provides tips to avoid winter back injuries, including lift smaller loads of snow rather than heavy shovelfuls, use a shovel with a shaft that lets you keep your back straight while lifting, take frequent breaks when shoveling, and more.
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