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Tips To Avoid Winter Slips

Snow, ice, and cold temperatures create hazardous conditions outdoors—but winter weather can also increase the risk of a fall indoors. We have some tips to help you keep your footing wherever you go this winter.

Falls are the leading cause of nonfatal injury for adults who are 45 years old or older, and winter conditions increase the risk of a fall. We know that an exercise program focused on balance and strength can help with avoiding slips, trips and falls. When winter arrives, there are extra precautions we can take outdoors—and indoors—to keep our footing in slippery conditions.

Following these prevention tips can help you avoid winter spills and the injuries that go with them.

Summit Orthopedics supports healthy communities

Community health flourishes when specialized orthopedic care is conveniently available close to home. Summit Orthopedics is proud of our fellowship-trained subspecialty teams offering the full spectrum of orthopedic expertise in bone, tendon, ligament, muscle, and joint conditions—in addition to our wellness, prevention, and rehabilitation services. We have the expertise to proactively improve fitness, evaluate discomfort, and deliver personalized treatment to quickly and safely return you to the lifestyle you love.

Start your journey to a healthier, more active self. Visit our Facebook page to learn about our wellness services and schedule a free wellness consultation online. Find your orthopedic expert, request an appointment online, or call us at (651) 968–5201 to schedule a consultation.

Summit has convenient locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We have state-of-the-art centers for comprehensive orthopedic care in Eagan, MNPlymouth, MN, Vadnais Heights, MN, and Woodbury, MN, as well as additional community clinics throughout the metro and southern Minnesota.

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