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Lifting tips from Canadian chiropractors

Canadian Chiropractic Association

From moving planters to picking up paint cans, lifting correctly is key to preventing injury. Here are a few tried and true rules for lifting safely and preventing back injury: Bend your knees to lift with ease. Stand close to the load to be lifted. Place your feet shoulder width apart. Bend your knees and keep your back straight. Squat down to the level of the object and test the weight of the load.

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Put The Drink Down; Post-Concussion Alcohol Consumption May Prolong Symptoms in Collegiate Athletes

Sports Medicine Research

Collegiate athletes may experience prolonged concussion symptoms when they consume alcohol during recovery. Symptom severity may not differ in those who consume alcohol during recovery. The post Put The Drink Down; Post-Concussion Alcohol Consumption May Prolong Symptoms in Collegiate Athletes appeared first on Sports Medicine Research.

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