Tips to Keep You Active and Safe During Winter Months

SOURCE: National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)

DALLAS, December 11, 2018 – Winter is upon us and with it comes unique challenges for individuals engaged in sport-related physical activity in cold, wet or windy conditions. Injuries that are prevalent in warm weather, such as strains and sprains, can become even more pronounced in cold weather if measures – such as proper warm-ups – aren’t taken. Additionally, cold environmental injuries such as hypothermia, immersion foot and frostbite enter into the mix. Moreover, the cold can have a chilling effect on muscles and joints. This includes decreased range of motion, increased tightness and stiffness, decreased reaction time and reduced circulation to extremities and skin surface.

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