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Avoiding Winter Falls

Avoiding Winter Falls

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Winter weather brings many hazards, including icy conditions that can lead to dangerous slips and falls that can lead to injuries.
Nick Weber is an assistant professor of physical therapy in the Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. He says extra time on icy condition is critical….

He says he is starting to see winter related injuries…..

Weber says you need to protect your head if you do go down….

Weber says people need to stay active to stay flexible, but that can be difficult in the cold and dark of winter.

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