Keeping the Snow Off Your Back.When winter lays a blanket blanket, sheet, usually of heavy woolen, or partly woolen, cloth, for use as a shawl, bed covering, or horse covering. The blanketmaking of primitive people is one of the finest remaining examples of early domestic artwork. of snow across your neighborhood, watch your back. Snow shoveling can easily cause muscle strain to your lower back and shoulders, especially if you are out of condition or don't don't 1. Contraction of do not. 2. Nonstandard Contraction of does not. n. A statement of what should not be done: a list of the dos and don'ts. use good technique. To avoid back injuries: * Wait until afternoon to shovel. Disks are more likely to slip in the morning after the body has been at rest all night. * Lift smaller loads of snow. Bend your knees and lift with your legs rather than back. * Avoid twisting and forward bending forward bending, n flexion of the spine. . And to avoid the "next-day-back-fatigue" many shovelers experience, step in the direction you're you're Contraction of you are. you're you are you're be throwing the snow. * Take frequent breaks. Place your hands on the back of your hips and bend backwards slightly for several seconds. * Watch out for the length of your shovel. Too short a shovel will cause your back to bend more. A shovel that's too long makes the weight at the end feel heavier. (American Physical Therapy Association The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is a national professional organization representing more than 66,000 members. Its goal is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education. ) |
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