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COVID-19 has generally reduced most time outside the home for many, leading to more forms of productivity at home, like do-it-yourself projects, which has its own set of safety risks.
From crafts to landscaping and home improvement, orthopedic specialists Dr. Edward Westerheide, Dr. Brad Bernacki and Dr. Alex Tancevski at Orthopedic Specialists & Sports Medicine offer expert safety guidelines for adults and families to follow while undertaking any project this fall.
Patients in need of specialized bone, joint and muscle care are encouraged to call (740) 788-9220 to schedule a safe in-office appointment at 2750 Newark-Granville Road. The practice’s Orthopedic Urgent Care as well as telehealth appointments are also available.
“Home improvement, craft projects and other do-it-yourself work can mean minor and serious bone, joint and muscle injuries,” says Dr. Bernacki. “This year, more area residents may be at risk for these injuries than usual as DIY booms in popularity during COVID-19.”
“From home decorating and finishing a fire pit to winterizing the home and keeping the gutters clean, fall projects are usually rewarding,” adds Dr. Westerheide. “However, because many projects come with some safety risks, my colleagues and I wanted to share some guidance to help avoid orthopedic injuries.”
Follow these safety tips to help avoid injuries when taking on a project:
“If you sustain an injury while working with tools or doing heavy lifting and you feel any numbness, pain or have loss of movement in your arm or other extremities, seek medical attention,” says Dr. Tancevski. “If you’ve sustained a serious injury, you should be seen by a specialist as soon as possible.”
To learn more about orthopedic safety or to schedule a safe appointment with one of the specialty-trained orthopedic doctors at Orthopedic Specialists & Sports Medicine, please call (740) 788-9220.
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