Pace yourself, LI doctor says
Dr. John Mathew, of Catholic Health’s St. Joseph Hospital in Bethpage, said that during blizzards, emergency rooms see a surge in “very preventable injuries.”
“The common theme is overexertion, cold exposure and poor preparation,” he said in an email.
Mathew said snow removal is one of the most physically demanding things people do all year. It can lead to back sprains, shoulder injuries, wrist fractures and heart attacks.
“Your driveway is not worth your life,” Mathew said.
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