by Christopher Ponichtera PT DPT | Oct 17, 2022 | Gardening, General Information, Injury Prevention
It’s fall! Here in Buffalo, the air is crisp, pumpkin spice is everywhere, and brightly colored leaves are piling up in a hurry. As we approach colder months, most of us are starting our fall cleanup before the snow flies. With fall cleanup comes raking, lifting,...
by Steve Gonser PT, DPT | Jun 7, 2022 | Gardening, General Information
You knelt to spread mulch or to pluck those pesky weeds from the flowerbed and are now struggling standing up from kneeling. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Don’t give up on activities you love. Try this simple hack for standing up from kneeling. Standing...
by Steve Gonser PT, DPT | May 9, 2022 | Gardening, General Information
Don’t let sore knees, a sore back, or other common gardening injuries slow you down this spring. As you work hard to prepare your lawn or garden, make sure you’re lifting and bending correctly. Protect your knees and back with this proper lifting technique. Prevent...
by Lauren Losi PT DPT | Aug 19, 2019 | Gardening
As summer continues, our gardens require frequent attention, and we all know that can be a pain (literally!). It shouldn’t have to be that way. There are better ways to work in your garden that won’t cause increased pressure to your back, knees and your body as a...
by Garnet Loveday PT DPT | Jun 12, 2019 | Gardening
Gardening and keeping your lawn in shipshape is no easy task. Planting, watering, pruning, mowing, and lifting or carrying are just a few tasks you may find necessary this season. I hear some of my patients starting to grumble about scratching their gardens altogether...
