SUMMER HEALTH & SAFETY TIPS FOR DADS
Summertime can create several opportunities for injuries. Although we would love to see you, it would be so much nicer for you to stop in and say hi, instead of suffering with the following possibilities: 1. Falling from ladders: Always use caution and safety when setting your ladder and working on higher levels. Ask Katie what her dad learned this past spring. 2. Over lifting: Ask for help on loads that are unrealistic to do yourself. Monitor the work to enable your body to have intermittent rest. Use wisdom to pace yourself so that fatigued muscles are not expected to do superman duties. 3. Cuts from chain saws and mower blades: Remember that these tools are designed to be sharp. Really use safety measures and do not cut corners unless you want to see the inside of an Emergency Room. Fatherly Challenges: Be physically active with your children or grandchildren. Summer is a great time to play outdoor games, show them how to garden, or take a walk or bike ride with them. Active people are less likely than inactive people to be obese or to have high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis, coronary artery disease and stroke, depression, colon cancer and premature death. TIPS: • Adults should get 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity 5 to 7 days per week. • Start at an easy pace and increase time and distance gradually.
• Resist the temptation to over-do or be the superman. • Eat sensibly; avoid excessive sugar and unhealthy fats.
More Patient Success "Each Goal Was Met!"
"I Love Being Able to Walk Again!" "Thanks to all for the encouragement on recovering from my knee surgery. I love being able to walk again without limping. Special thanks to Katie who sure kept me pushing forward through the pain.” - Sharyon M. "I needed a lot of physical therapy after a knee replacement. Marissa, Taylor, Katie, and Amanda all worked with me through my time here. They were extremely helpful and a great cheering section as each goal was met. I felt very secure and safe as I worked with them.” - Barbara B.
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