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WHAT I DO: MORE LADDER SAFETY
"If I get just one or two of my readers to prevent a ladder injury...it will be a job well done!"
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LADDER SAFETY
"If resposting this blog every holiday season saves one life or limb...I'm going to do it."
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THE DANGEROUS PATH…
"An injury has the potential to be life changing."
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STAYING PAIN-FREE DURING COVID-19: INJURY PREVENTION
I chose this subject next, rather than hips or feet, because as of this moment, the thing that might put you in the ER, is an injury. Even though I’m still seeing folks outside participating in sports and hazardous activities…they are willingly subjecting themselves to danger in every way. I’d rather focus on those of you who might injure yourselves accidentally. So, to get to the meat…ways to prevent injuries during Covid-19. Highlighted words are links to previous posts on www.drbarbarabergin.com. Watch where you’re going! Assess your environment for uneven surfaces and dangerous obstacles. Hold the handrails on stairs. Watch every stair until you reach the bottom. Turn lights on…
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SLOW DOWN!
"...it has become painfully obvious that we often hurt ourselves because we’re in a hurry."
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FALL PREVENTION
You have to stay off the ground after 60. I’m not quite there, but I’ve been working on staying clear of the ground for years. I’m really focusing on falling down to the ground in this blog. That’s a fast and dangerous way to get down there and you’re all doing it way to often! Once you start to fall then anything goes. When you land you might break a bone, and depending on which bone, it can totally alter the quality of your life! But at best you’re going to bruise something that’s going to take a while to heal. In my practice I see a bunch of fallers…
