It’s that time of year and all your fellow leaf rakers are out in full force cleaning up their yards and getting ready for…uggh winter. Here are the Top 6 Things you should keep in mind as you tackle that yard: 1. Warm up– Get your body moving with a brisk walk or some trunk rotations before you start raking. 2. Avoid twisting– move your feet and use your legs to shift your weight back and forth rather than twisting through your back. Keep your shoulders and your hips facing the same direction, bend at the hips and not your back, and you can’t go wrong! 3. Get the right rake– Use a rake that is a good length for you. A rake to long or too short will make you put more stress on your back. 4. Switch it up– Don’t always rake from the same side. Changing your arm and leg position will help decrease the repeated stress on your joints. 5. Use your legs– Bend at the knees when picking up piles of leaves and yard bags (that aren’t too full!) to decrease the load on your low back. 6. Finish up– It’s always a good idea to finish with some stretching, or even ice areas that you know tend to get sore, after a workout. Then go and enjoy a cold (or warm!) beverage of your choice after a job well done! Remember, if you are extremely sore after an activity or minor aches in pains aren’t settling after a few days, call CPTE and let us help you get back to pain-free living. What a re-leaf! IT’S LEAF RAKING TIME!
REINMAGINED PAN MASS CHALLENGE Please join us in congratulating one of our owners, Patsy Wolber, for participating in this year’s Reimagined Pan Mass Challenge. She has raised over $1500 this year and rode 192 miles alongside her husband, Jack. Learn more about Pan Mass Challenge by visiting pmc.org/ PW0133.
Prevent Falls In Minutes Try this exercise to improve your balance.
Improves Balance
BALANCE TANDEM STANCE Start by placing one foot in front of your other foot in a heel to toe position. Maintain your balance. Return to starting position and repeat. Attempt this exercise alternating the opposite foot in front. For an added challenge, slowly turn your head to the left and hold for 3 seconds. Repeat by turning your head to the right, up, and down, all of which holding for 3 seconds. If feeling confident in your balance, challenge yourself further by standing on a thick pillow or with your eyes closed.
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1. What popular toy was invented in 1958 by Arthur K. Melin and is still widely used today? 2. In what country is the Great Sandy Desert located?
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3. How many arms does a squid have?
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4. What are baby sharks known as?
5. Boo Boo is a companion of which cartoon character?
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6. How many symphonies did Beethoven compose?
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