Injuries suffered during DIY renovations and repairs is becoming increasingly common, especially in connection with sedentary life styles. There are a few things that we can do however to lower the chance of injury.

After spending a week on crutches after I pulled my iliopsoas / hip flexor I started thinking about how common DIY injuries are and what I could do to prevent them in the future …

Below are three simple things that you can do to help prevent injuries during DIY projects:

1. Stretch before starting your work


2. Get help when needed


3. Don’t work beyond your ability

Links from the podcast:

• Dangers in Faulty Foil Insulation Installations


• Sitting is the New Smoking

How to stretch the Iliopsoas

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