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Winter 101: Your Complete Safety Guide to Prevent Slips and Falls

Posted on by Kimberly Smith, PT, DPT, VRT

Get ahead of slips and falls this winter! Here are some tips to help you and your loved ones reduce the risk of a fall this season and avoid potential injuries.

We all know that falls in icy conditions can happen to anyone, but who do you think is most at risk? We all need to be mindful of the weather and the increased risk of slips and falls this winter. Unfortunately, as we get older, we are more at risk for falls, which are now the leading cause of injury for the 65+ age population. As the conditions get icy, we tend to see a rise in fall-related injuries such as concussions, fractures, and back strains and pain. Each year, 3 million older people are treated in the emergency room for an injury related to a fall. United States injuries incidence after a fall continue to increase at 1.5% per year, which correlates to 106,000 new fall injuries nationally, or more than $1 billion in fall injury spending.

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