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Get Digging with Garden Ergonomics

Posted on by Melissa S. Walker, MPT, CLT

If you are like me, spring signals the start of garden planning and anticipating trading in the snow shovel for the garden hoe and rake. Gardening can be a relaxing and healthy hobby, but also physically demanding. Lifting bags of soil, turning garden beds, and pulling weeds can place strains on the body. That’s why using proper body mechanics and posture while gardening is important. Here are a few tips to keep you enjoying the season while preventing injuries.

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