SMC: Stay safe this summer with occupational therapy
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We are finally in the swing of summer- time to go outside for outdoor activities! This also means it is the time of year when the ER sees an uptick in elderly patients who have fallen or gotten injured outdoors. This does not mean we should give up the things that bring us joy or wrap our grandparents in bubble wrap before they leave the house. Rather, this offers an opportunity to develop strategies to stay safe while living fully.
Tip 1: Warm up to prevent injury. Our occupational therapists at SMC can help you tailor a warm-up routine to reduce stiffness and improve overall mobility before bending and pulling weeds or stacking firewood.
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