Shoveling and Snowblowing Tips

After the crazy storm we got this weekend, I thought it would be helpful to post some more tips about snow-blowing and shoveling. About 55% of shoveling injuries are soft-tissue injuries and 34%  of the injuries lead to low back pain. Luckily, these are all injuries that we can help you recover from with Physical Therapy!

OrthoInfo has some great tips on how to avoid injury this winter! http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00060

If you’ve already noticed some pain after the storm we got this weekend, please don’t hesitate to give us a call at any of our three locations. Along with treating your injury our therapists will also teach your proper body mechanics when shoveling and/or other household activities.

Gorham: 207-839-5860

Portland: 207-699-4111

South Portland: 207-799-8226