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  • Body Mechanics for Gardening
  • Ergonomic Tips for Your Computer Workstation
  • Proper Body Mechanics for Planting and Weeding
  • Proper Body Mechanics for Shoveling while Gardening
  • Proper Body Mechanics while Pruning

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Body Mechanics for Gardening

• Stretch before doing any yardwork, gardening is a form of exercise.
• Work for short periods of time with rest breaks.
• Change tasks, changing positions frequnetly to prevent repetitive motion injuries.
• Look for ergonomic tools, that are designed to spare back, shoulders and wrist.
• Check out the grips on tools for comfort during repetitive use.