Written by:
JOSH SORVIG, PT, DPT
Josh can be reached at josh@apexptwellness.com.
And avoiding injury at the same time.
Updated March 2nd, 2022
This year has been especially snow and wind-filled so I think it’s safe to say we’ve all done plenty of shoveling this year. It may be the last thing you want to do at 5:30 am or after a long day of work, but nonetheless it needs to get done. While it may not always be what we look forward to, it is still important to perform our shoveling duties with proper form and good mechanics in order to prevent injuries and pain during the wintertime.
There are multiple areas of the body that can be at risk for injury while shoveling including:
Here are some quick and easy tips to help prevent common mistakes and injury while shoveling:
Using these techniques and tips can help keep you pain free during the winter months. If you do happen to injury yourself while shoveling, call us to set up an appointment!
JOSH SORVIG, PT, DPT
Josh can be reached at josh@apexptwellness.com.
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