{"id":534206,"date":"2023-01-02T23:50:02","date_gmt":"2023-01-02T20:50:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/winter-injuries-can-be-serious\/"},"modified":"2023-01-02T23:50:02","modified_gmt":"2023-01-02T20:50:02","slug":"winter-injuries-can-be-serious","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/winter-injuries-can-be-serious\/","title":{"rendered":"#winter injuries can be serious"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2933b1d7040\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2933b1d7040\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/winter-injuries-can-be-serious\/#%E2%80%9Cwinter_injuries_can_be_serious%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;winter injuries can be serious&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9Cwinter_injuries_can_be_serious%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;winter injuries can be serious&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-gallery lightGallery\">\n<div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/scx1.b-cdn.net\/csz\/news\/tmb\/2023\/slips-slides-winter-in.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/scx2.b-cdn.net\/gfx\/news\/2023\/slips-slides-winter-in.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"\">\n<figure class=\"article-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scx1.b-cdn.net\/csz\/news\/800a\/2023\/slips-slides-winter-in.jpg\" alt=\"Slips, slides: winter injuries can be serious\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Wearing proper gear, watching out for snow and ice hazards, and &#8220;walking like a penguin&#8221; are just some of the tips that can help prevent winter accidents, one medical expert says.\n                                                <\/p>\n<p>                                                                                &#8220;A variety of injuries can occur during the winter,&#8221; cautioned <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/med.umn.edu\/bio\/mahmood-gharib\">Dr. Mahmood Gharib<\/a>, a physiatrist at the University of Minnesota Medical School, in Minneapolis. &#8220;If someone slips or falls on icy surfaces, an injury can range from spine and musculoskeletal injuries\u2014such as sprains and broken bones\u2014to head and brain injuries\u2014such as a concussion.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Winter sports are also a common cause of injury, Gharib added, while frostbite and hypothermia are additional concerns.<\/p>\n<p>People should be mindful of slippery or icy surfaces that may be hard to see. Use extra caution near water runoff areas such as downspouts, landscaping, parking ramps and outdoor stairwells because of the possibility of black ice. <\/p>\n<p>Stay on designated sidewalks and avoid taking shortcuts through grass and landscaping, Gharib advised.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Walk like a penguin,&#8221; Gharib said in a university <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> release. This looks like moving slowly and walking flat-footed. Use a wide stance, taking small, shuffle-like steps. Keep your center of gravity over your feet, using your arms for balance.<\/p>\n<p>Dress <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ropriately, wearing multiple layers for warmth. Wear appropriate footwear to limit slipping. <\/p>\n<p>Gharib suggests that a few gentle stretching techniques can get your body prepared for the hard work of snow shoveling. <\/p>\n<p>An ergonomic shovel made of lightweight, durable metals or plastic can reduce stress on your back. And an adjustable handle can provide the best fit. <\/p>\n<p>Instead of waiting for snow to accumulate, shovel often and early, but pace yourself. Heavy, wet snow can strain your back. Use proper lifting techniques, bending at the hips and knees, pushing instead of pulling and limiting excessive lifting. <\/p>\n<p>Sledding, skiing and snowboarding should be done in appropriate and designated areas, Gharib noted. <\/p>\n<p>Wear protective gear, including helmets designated with MIPS (multi-directional impact protection system). Avoid areas close to roads, fences or densely populated trees. Always sled feet first and make sure children are accompanied by adults.<\/p>\n<p>Spinal and head injuries can be very serious, so anyone who has significant trauma to the head and spine should seek medical help, Gharib stressed. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;These types of injuries may not always appear im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>tely obvious, however, the time between injury and treatment could help limit the severity and extent of damage,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>Most back injuries typically resolve within a few days or weeks. See a doctor if you have any new or worsening weakness, numbness or tingling, bowel and bladder changes, or pain that does not respond to rest and over-the-counter medications.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-main__more p-4\">\n                                                                                                <strong>More information:<\/strong><br \/>\n                                                The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has more on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nceh\/features\/winterweather\/index.html\">winter safety<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"article-main__note mt-4\">\n                                                Copyright \u00a9 2022 <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.healthday.com\/\">HealthDay<\/a>. 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