Snow shoveling is a repetitive activity that can cause muscle strain in the lower back and shoulders.
Physical therapists suggest that you wait until the afternoon to shovel because your chances of injury are greater in the morning when there is more fluid pressure in the disc. Also, lift smaller loads and bend your knees as you lift, so your legs are taking the load, not your back.
Meet our Staff Members

Laura Snyder, PT

1993 Graduate
Russel Sage College

ls@lamarcopt.com
Laura is a 1993 graduate of Russell Sage College's Physical Therapy Program. She has been employed at LaMarco Physical Therapy since 1993. She also is a 1986 graduate of Springfield College with a degree in Health / Fitness and athletic training. Prior to returning to school for her physical therapy degree, Laura worked in the area of corporate fitness and developed exercise / personal training programs for the business population. She has also been an aerobics instructor for many years. She has many hours in athletic training and assists with her husband's football team. Laura is highly skilled in differential diagnosing and is always creating and improving upon her patients' programs. She is a manual therapist and expert in customizing patient rehabilitation programs.

At LaMarco Physical Therapy, you can expect personalized, hands on, one to one patient care, at each visit.

We offer caring, skillful professionals with over 60 years of combined experience. Our therapists are known for their personal, individualized attention to patients.

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