As winter storms continue to cause disruption across the United States, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has some important safety information much closer to home. Snow shoveling can be dangerous. And while it can also be mundane, when combined with heavy lifting and cold weather, improper snow shoveling technique can result in injuries to the back and shoulders.
According to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission:
- In 2008, more than 70,000 people were treated in hospital emergency rooms, doctors’ offices, clinics and other medical settings for injuries sustained while shoveling or otherwise removing ice and snow manually. … Read more →