CLEVELAND – Fall means cooler temperatures, colorful leaves and plenty of yard work.
But before you start raking, keep in mind the seasonal chore can take a toll on your body.
“Raking leaves is a full-body activity, so we see a lot of muscle strains and overuse injuries. Lower back injuries account for about a quarter of the raking-related injuries we see, but shoulder and arm injuries are also possible,” explained Marianne Sumego, MD, a primary care physician with Cleveland…
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