spring injuries

person walking carefully on muddy ground during spring mud season

How Mud Season Can Affect Balance and Joint Stability

Posted by: in Injury Prevention on April 28, 2026

Mud season in Maine can make everyday movement more challenging than people expect. During mud season, balance can be affected as wet ground, uneven surfaces, and slippery conditions can increase the risk of losing balance, especially when walking outdoors. Many people notice that their footing feels less stable this time of year, even if they… Read More


woman bending over pulling weeds during spring yard cleanup in a maine garden

Why Spring Yard Cleanup Causes So Many Injuries in Maine

Posted by: in Injury Prevention on March 9, 2026

After a long Maine winter, many homeowners rush outside to tackle spring yard cleanup. While it feels good to get outside again, physical therapists often see a surge in yard work injuries in Maine every spring as people jump into heavy outdoor work after months of inactivity. That’s why yard work injury prevention is especially… Read More