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The Safest Way to Shovel Snow
doctormmdev • Dec 22, 2020
Incorrect form while shoveling snow is a common cause of orthopedic injuries. You can reduce your risk of becoming injured by stretching your muscles and warming up before heading out to shovel. It’s always best to push the snow as much as possible, rather than lifting it. When you do need to lift snow, keep your back straight, and lift by bending and straightening your knees. Avoid back injuries by never twisting your trunk as you work.
For a demonstration of the proper way to shovel, watch this video. You’ll see a physical therapist demonstrate the right techniques for lifting and throwing snow. This video also emphasizes the importance of drinking plenty of water throughout your shoveling chores.
Able Orthopedic & Sports Medicine proudly serves residents of New York City who suffer from orthopedic injuries. You can contact our orthopedic clinic in Forest Hills at (347) 537-2404 or visit our blog for helpful health information .
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Football is one of America’s favorite sports, but playing the game comes with substantial injury risk. Football players frequently find themselves under the care of orthopedic doctors as they get back into game shape. Whether you or your child plays football or you simply want to know what to look out for in your fantasy team players, you’ll find what you need to know about the most common football injuries below. ACL Injury The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of the four ligaments that make up your knee. Unlike some other kinds of football injuries, ACL injuries are not usually caused by contact.
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Sprains and strains are common sports injuries. A sprain is an injury to a ligament in your body. Ligaments are strong, fibrous bands of tissue that connect adjacent bones, particularly in your joints. Partial or even complete tears can occur, destabilizing your joint and causing pain, swelling, and bruising. In cases of severe sprain, the joint may loosen and become unusable without proper orthopedic care. A strain affects either a muscle or a tendon. Like ligaments, tendons are fibrous tissues, but they connect muscle to bone. If the fibers of either a muscle or a tendon become damaged or torn,
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Winter is a beautiful time of the year, especially when there is a new layer of light snow decorating the trees. However, winter weather also presents significant hazards. Orthopedic doctors often treat patients who slip and fall on icy sidewalks and patients who suffer orthopedic injuries due to excessive shoveling. Orthopedic specialists recommend taking a few safety precautions to ensure your family’s safety this winter. Preventing Slip-and-Fall Injuries Slip-and-fall injuries are among the most common orthopedic problems that occur because of winter weather. The best way to prevent yourself from falling on your driveway or sidewalk area is to keep the area clear of snow
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Each winter, thousands of people go to the emergency room or an orthopedic specialist because of injuries related to snow removal. It’s particularly common to sprain or strain the back or shoulder muscles while shoveling snow due to the bending and twisting motions. Orthopedic surgeons strongly recommend taking a few precautionary measures before picking up a shovel this winter. Talk to Your Doctor If you have a medical condition, such as cardiovascular disease, talk to your doctor before shoveling snow. Your doctor can let you know if it’s safe for you to do this type of manual labor. If not, hire someone else
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A torn meniscus usually occurs after the knee is twisted into an abnormal position. The severity of this kind of injury depends on exactly where the tear is located. This video explains what you need to know about symptoms, treatment, and recovery after a torn meniscus. If you suffer a torn meniscus, you are likely to experience pain in the area of the tear. You may also notice that your knee feels like it could buckle. If you tear the outer side of your meniscus, then the injury may heal on its own. If the tear is on the inside,
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Winter can be a magical time in New York City when the snow falls and covers everything in a clean white blanket. Of course, all the snow that falls around your home, sidewalk, and driveway must be cleared to keep the area safe. Shoveling snow is more than just a chore—it’s also a form of strenuous exercise. Approximately 11,500 snow-shoveling injuries are treated in emergency rooms each year, and some end up needing the attention of an orthopedic surgeon. Strained muscles, herniated discs, and tendinitis are just a few of the snow-shoveling injuries that may need to be treated by
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Slip and fall injuries aren’t always minor nuisances. Sometimes, they involve serious orthopedic problems that can cause chronic pain and that may require orthopedic surgery. You can reduce your risk of suffering a slip and fall injury by keeping your walkways and driveway clear of snow and by regularly scattering rock salt. When walking around town, orthopedic surgeons recommend taking the following precautions. Modify Your Footwear If you’re a New Yorker, you probably dig out the snow boots from your closet shortly after Thanksgiving. If the tread has worn down; however, consider purchasing new snow boots with a deep tread. Additionally, you can
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The rotator cuff involves four muscles that are responsible for raising and rotating your arm. A rotator cuff tear most commonly involves the supraspinatus, which is one of the muscles; however, it could involve all of the muscles. Orthopedic doctors often diagnose this injury in patients who have suffered a fall or have overused the muscles. A rotator cuff tear can also occur due to the aging process. For more information about rotator cuff tears, watch this video. This helpful animation explains the anatomy of the rotator cuff and encourages patients to treat a rotator cuff tear promptly to prevent
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Orthopedic doctors often treat patients with rotator cuff tears and similar injuries. These conditions often cause pain and weakness, and they interfere with your ability to perform daily activities. If your orthopedic doctor diagnoses you with a rotator cuff condition, it can be helpful to have a basic understanding of the anatomy of the area. The rotator cuff is located in the shoulder. It consists of several muscles and tendons, which allow for range of motion and stability. The following muscles make up the rotator cuff. Supraspinatus The scapula is the clinical term for the shoulder blade. The supraspinatus muscle begins just
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There’s a good chance that you associate pain in your spine with lifting heavy items or landing badly while playing sports. For many people, however spine problems start when they’re sitting down. Your office chair and computer could send you to the orthopedic doctor with back, neck, shoulder, and elbow pain that originates in the spine. Here is how sitting hurts your spine and what you can do about it: Poor Posture The main reason that sitting leads to spine problems is because of poor posture. There are a number of different ways people sit that put undue pressure on their spine. Some
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