Experts warn that people older than 45 years can not be cleaned of snow. It can be deadly to them. At this age, physical form is not the same person. Muscle pain, back strain and possible injury and even a heart attack - that the consequences of the fight with the snow.
The current winter was frosty and snowy, so that the work of living of people in their own homes has increased. They have fresh snow : Track gate in front of the home, fight the snow falling on the porch.
Medical experts from Pennsylvania remind people that after 45 years is a shovel pass their younger relatives. Clean the snow - Work that requires serious physical effort, and with age, we, unfortunately, losing shape.
"Clearing snow can also cause a serious overload of the cardiovascular system, which is fraught with heart attack and fatal - said Dr. Susan Wainwright, vice-rector of the Faculty of Physical Therapy at the University of Sciences Philadelphia. - I strongly recommend both men and women over 45, especially those who do not support high sports activity or have heart problems, do not fresh snow . Let it deals with someone else. "
In order to avoid injury during cleaning snow , Dr. Wainwright recommends:
- Just before the warm up, "warm up" muscles. You can run, jump, do sit-ups
- Buy an ergonomic shovel, learn how to clean the snow "right." It is necessary to push the shovel forward, freeing up the track, not dig it from the snow. Do not overload the shovel snow! When you scoop it, bend with the knees. Not to throw snow shovel over his shoulder.
- Take breaks. Every 15 minutes, stop, straighten. Walk a little, drink water to avoid dehydration and overheating.
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