DOS AND DON’ TS: HOLIDAY EDITION!
Decorating the Tree Even though the ornaments may be small and light, we still should watch our back position when decorating our trees. With those low branches, try to get yourself more towards their level by lunging onto one knee. This keeps your back in a neutral position and then you can lean forward using the hips instead for motion. Picking up the boxes of Christmas Decorations Since we try to stuff our boxes full with decorations, they may be heavier than we remember! Make sure to bend at the knees to get into a deep squat posture before lifting. Try to keep the load close to you while lifting, so as not to put extra shearing forces onto the back. Lift with your legs and not your back as you raise upwards, then keep the box close to your core as you move.
It’s that time of year! Time to put up all of our decorations in a quick and easy manner while trying to stay injury free, right? Well in our rush to fill our homes with Christmas cheer we can get ourselves in awkward positions leading to stressors on our body. Make sure to think of your body positions this year while decorating! Here are some of our tips: Putting up Christmas Lights This may seem silly, however we have already had more than one ladder injury this year. Falls happen! Make sure to keep your body centered over the middle of the ladder with both feet planted, and no reaching! You can also use one arm to purchase on the top of the ladder to help stabilize you as your are stringing your lights.
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