Despite the generally mild weather so far this season, winter can sometimes be less than a wonderland for those injured each year due to slips, falls, and/or overexertion from activities such as removing snow from driveways and walks. But according to Myra Odenwaelder, Director of Rehabilitation Services at Griffin Hospital, most of these injuries are both preventable and, with a little thought and planning, completely avoidable.
DERBY - Maintaining good posture is key to staying fit and allowing the body to function as it should, said Myra Odenwaelder, a physical therapist who is director of rehabilitation services at Griffin Hospital.