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Shovelling snow the healthy way

Dalhousie researcher explains the right stuff for the white stuff

February 18, 2017, 12:11 pm ASTLast Updated: February 18, 2017, 12:11 pm

Before you head out into Snowpocalypse 2017, learn how to shovel without hurting yourself.

John Cozey, a Dalhousie University kinesiology professor and researcher, shows The Signal’s Yu Zhang the best shovelling technique for your aching back.

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