Is that season again! Snow, rain and icing temperature, not a good mix. Just ask Natalie Portman, Jennifer Morrison and Pamela Anderson. During this season is common to see in my office patient presenting with injuries related to slip and fall.
Podiatrist offer in their offices X-rays machines to assess injuries and rule out fractures. Not all fractures require surgery. Different treatment modalities can be offer to patients with different physical demands.
I want you to have a happy holiday, injury free. There are things that we can all do to reduce the risk of getting hurt.
- Look at the floor as you walk
- Plan the best route to your destination and plan on a little extra time to get there
- Avoid rushing or taking shortcuts over areas where snow or ice removal is incomplete
- Select appropriate footwear - flat footwear with rubber soles provides better traction on ice and snow than leather-soled or high-heeled shoe
- use handrails where you can
- take small steps to keep your centre of balance under you
- avoid carrying lots of heavy shopping bags, especially on steps
- walk slowly and never run on icy ground
- keep both hands free for balance, rather than in your pockets
- always be aware of your surroundings
- be particularly careful getting into and out of vehicles - and hold on to the vehicle for support
- keep paths clear of debris, water, ice and snow
- be sure to use floor mats when entering a building to remove moisture from the soles of your shoes - this will help protect you, as well as others who follow, from having to walk on wet or slippery surfaces
Rolando Melendez, DPM in Jackson Heights, NY, Jamaica NY and Hampton Bays NY can help you with your toe pain or any joint pain in your feet. Because we want you to keep doing all the fun things you like to do without having pain in your feet!
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