The increased risk of shoveling snow in the post-COVID world
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t’s long been known that shoveling snow can be a dangerous activity for those with underlying health problems, or people who are not in peak physical condition. Figures suggest that more than 11,000 people per year are hospitalized for snowshoveling-related medical issues, ranging from sprains to full-on cardiovascular events. With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, these concerns have come to the fore in a big way. While still relatively young, the virus has naturally garnered more research attention than any disease in recent history. Dollars, both public and private have been pouring in. This has helped scientists discover that, far from a common flu or cold, COVID-19 may in fact be a cardiovascular disease, with the potential to cause lasting damage to tissue extending far past the point of initial recovery for some. With scary terms like “Cytokine Storm” and “Myocarditis”, as well as an increased risk of heart attacks, blood clots, and strokes being associated to the disease, it’s clear that doctors and scientists are very concerned about the long-term impact on the cardiovascular system this disease may be having.
doctor very closely. The world is in a state of unknown, and it extends even as far as the neighbourhood driveways and sidewalks outside our front doors. Below we have additional info and some tips that can help.
For those who find themselves fortunate enough to be on the outside of the growing population who have contracted this devastating disease, it’s still absolutely critical to understand the intense physical strain
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The research findings are constantly evolving, and it will take years to know the true impact COVID-19 has on a person’s body. But given the very concerning initial findings, it’s crucial that COVID-recovered individuals take extreme precautions when considering any intense physical activity and coordinate with their SNOW MANAGER | www.snowmanager.ca
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