Mangiarelli Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Blog
Holiday Lifting Refresher and Safety Tips
Mangiarelli Rehabilitation physical therapy assistant, Patti, demonstrates how to lift an object correctly and safely as well as several common but incorrect and unsafe ways to lift. The holiday season requires quite a lot of bending, lifting, and reaching. If you lift improperly, it can lead to back, shoulder, or neck strain and limit your holiday activities. As we enter the holiday season, it’s critical to review how to lift heavy objects safely and take steps to minimize strain and fatigue during your winter and holiday activities.