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Tips From a PT: 4 Stretches to Do After Shoveling Snow

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Kathleen Habschmidt PT, DPT

Shoveling snow can be a serious workout. While it’s great for a cardio burn, it can also leave you feeling...
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Are You Shoveling Wrong?

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Kathleen Habschmidt PT, DPT

Winter’s chill brings snow and the inevitable task of shoveling. Improper shoveling technique can turn this winter chore into a...
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Shovel Snow Like A Pro: 3 Injury Prevention Techniques To Feel Your Best This Winter

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Kathleen Habschmidt PT, DPT

Winter brings the joys of snow-covered landscapes and the excitement of winter activities. However, it also comes with the responsibility...
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Shoveling Hacks To Avoid Upper Body Injuries

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Zachary Vandenberg, DPT

Winter brings snow-covered landscapes and the need to clear driveways, walkways, and sidewalks. However, shoveling snow can be physically demanding...
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4 Exercises for Back Pain Relief After Snow Shoveling

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Tony Matoska, PT, DPT, CMPT

Winter is coming. With that comes everybody’s least favorite piece of yard work – snow shoveling. It’s the one chore...
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S-nowhere to Go? Try These Exercises!

Posted on February 19, 2021 by George Zakharia, DPT

There are many fun activities to perform in the snow including snowboarding, skiing, sledding, and even snowshoeing! However, not all...
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Simple, Safe & Smart: Snow Removal Tips

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Margaret Moraw, OTR/L, CHT

Big beautiful white flakes are coating the crab apple tree outside the bay window. It is such a beautiful way...
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