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Home Improvement Injuries & How You Can Prevent Them

While do-it-yourself projects have many rewards, there are also hidden dangers on any home improvement work site. Read more to find out how to avoid injury while completing projects at home.

The specialists at Southern California Orthopedic Institute have seen many types of home improvement injuries over the years. Hand injuries are some of the most common, but injuries can also occur to the foot and ankle, back, leg, and hip.

Keep the following suggestions in mind this year during your home-improvement projects:

“Take frequent breaks. Overexerting can cause injury because we tend to not be as alert when we are tired,” says Dr. Robert Gazmarian, orthopedic specialist at Southern California Orthopedic Institute.

Recently suffer a home improvement injury? Contact Southern California Orthopedic Institute at (877) 933-3387. Or for more safety tips, follow us on Facebook and on Twitter.

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