Muscle pull and lumbar sprain are just two of the health hazards movers may encounter in the mad dash to get things done by July 1.
MONTREAL, June 26, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - As Moving Day approaches, Quebecers are frantically packing up their belongings and getting ready to haul them to their new abodes. As demand for Moving Day resources like trucks and vans increases and movers look to get things done on a budget, many will be forced to make the move in a few short hours. However, a few hours or minutes saved on Moving Day could end up costing you dearly down the road. According to a survey conducted by Kijiji Canada, nearly one in five Quebecers say they have suffered moving-related injuries, whether they were moving or they were helping a friend move. Furthermore, men (69%) and students (35%) seem more likely to sustain injuries.
"People can't be bothered to use the right equipment or ensure they're properly lifting and transporting heavy objects, says Mathieu Drugeon, a kinesiologist and Communications Director of the Fédération des Kinésiologues. "Certain repetitive movements like lifting boxes filled with books can do serious damage."
"If you are looking for the right equipment or a helping hand, it's easy to find moving-related services and equipment online. It's also a good idea to think about lightening the load by selling or giving away unwanted items before the move. Post items for sale on a free, local, classifieds website like Kijiji and have the buyer do the heavy lifting," says Marc-André Hade, communications and marketing specialist at Kijiji.
Some injuries caused by moving can be serious. Overlook important steps can lead to injuries such as sprains lumbar (35%) or muscle stretching (38%).
Drugeon suggests the following tips to help avoid injury on Moving Day:
Drugeon suggests icing minor injuries. If the pain persists, consult a health professional.
Residents of Québec can find last-minute help on Moving Day at www.kijiji.ca.
About the survey
The survey was conducted online by Léger Marketing from June 12 to 15,
2012, among a sample group of 1,000 Quebecers. There was a margin of
error of 2.5 percent, i.e., 19 out of 20. The survey was commissioned
by Kijiji Canada.
About Kijiji Canada
Kijiji, which means "village" in Swahili, is the number one classifieds
website in Canada, connecting ten million buyers and sellers each
month. Kijiji.ca offers Canadians a free, easy, and local way to buy,
sell, and trade goods and services in their community. With local sites
for more than 100 cities and towns across the country, Kijiji makes it
easy for Canadians to find exactly what they're looking for in their
own community.
SOURCE Kijiji Canada
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