1. Hands shoulder width apart on the shovel This will help increase your leverage and take stress off your back. 2. Brace your core Keeping your core tight will protect your back and decrease your risk for injury. 3. No twisting Rotating at the hips when tossing snow is a frequent cause of low back […]
Injury Prevention, Occupational Therapy, Workplace SafetyRead these tips and exercises to prevent falls on the ice this winter season. Maintain independence by strengthening your balance and being careful on ice!
Injury Prevention, Vestibular & Balance, Workplace SafetyWhat does an occupational therapist do? Find out what occupational therapists do and why OTs at Freedom Physical Therapy Services go above and beyond expectations.
Chronic Pain, Occupational Therapy, Relaxation, Workplace SafetyErgonomics and desk setup are closely tied to postural health. Learn to create an ergonomically correct desk to prevent headaches, neck pain, and TMJ pain.
Chronic Pain, Injury Prevention, Occupational Therapy, TMJ, Workplace SafetyWhile a backpack is still one of the best ways to tote homework, an overloaded or improperly worn backpack gets a failing grade, according to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Here are some tips to reduce a child’s risk of causing long term damage while wearing a backpack.
Injury Prevention, Occupational Therapy, Workplace SafetyCarpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common diagnosis that plagues millions of hands every year. It falls under a class of diagnoses referred to as repetitive stress injuries which are injuries brought on or made worse by repetitive activities. Some of these activities include writing, typing, and manipulating tools and/or machinery. How do you know […]
Injury Prevention, Occupational Therapy, Workplace SafetyIf you sit in an office chair at work, chances are you experience stiffness, soreness and pain at times. The dilemma with sitting for any length of time is that your body isn’t in an ideal position for your joints and muscles. This sets you up for potential problems with your back, legs, shoulders, neck […]
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