DMG OrthopaedicsBeing cautious can reduce your risk of injury during snow removal, but accidents do happen. If you do experience an injury, our Orthopaedic specialists are available to help.

Call 630-790-1872 for appointments.

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Tips for preventing snow removal injuryYou won’t be able to avoid snow this winter, but you can avoid slips & strains by learning the safest way to remove snow & ice from around your home.

shoes that gripWear boots that have slip-resistant soles to

avoid slips & falls

proper gearChoose outerwear that provides both

insulation & ventilation

beat the pile-upStart early to avoid heavy,

excessive snow

warm upWarm up your muscles with easy stretching 10

minutes before shoveling

Pace yourselfShoveling can be very strenuous, take a break

instead of racing to the finish line

break timeTake breaks and drink

plenty of fluids

Gearing Up

Digging In

Avoiding Injury

proper equipment Make sure the shovel

is not too heavy or long to avoid injury

push don’t lift Push snow as much as possible to avoid excessive bending

bent knees, straight back

When lifting, keep your knees bent and your

back straight

limit bending at the waist

Avoid excessive bending at the waist to avoid

back strain

avoid overthe shoulder

To avoid back & shoulder injuries, don’t throw snow too far over your shoulder