Snow Related Injuries

Given the significant snowfalls in New Jersey this winter, we would like to offer some tips to help prevent winter weather injuries. When it comes to shoveling snow, make sure to stay safe by: Using the shovel properly. Hold it as intended and don’t try to lift too much snow. Not over-exerting yourself. When you try to do more than you can, your body is prone to injury. Not twisting your body. Lift with ...

Avoiding Winter Sports Injuries

Prior to participating in your favorite winter sports, AFC Urgent Care Urgent Care would like to provide a few tips for avoiding injuries this season. Stay in shape. An out of shape body can be more prone to injury. Warm up your muscles. Cold muscles can lead to injury. If you are new to a sport, consider taking a lesson. Instructors can show you how best to reduce injury. Wear protective gear. Gear such as ...

Urgent Care vs Emergency Room

Urgent care centers continue to open around the country as patients recognize their compelling value proposition. Urgent care centers effectively fill the gap between hospital emergency rooms and a primary care physician’s office. For non-life threatening illnesses and injuries, urgent care centers, such as AFC Urgent Care, provide a convenient, reliable, and affordable alternative to the long wait times at emergency rooms and the limited suite of services offered by primary care physicians. Our ...