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Winter is a time for snowshoeing and ice fishing, but it can also be dangerous if your shoes slip on the icy terrain. Most of us are aware that the last thing we want is to fall down and injure ourselves. It’s also important to consider the effect of slipping on other parts of your […]
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You may be in a hurry to buy the first pair of shoes to keep your kids’ feet warm and dry while they play in the snow. But, the shoes you buy will determine the safety of your kids when playing. Choose high-quality boots that don’t slip on ice. Here are some tips for buying […]
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Have you tried walking through the back alley of a building or a restaurant in winter? If yes, you would know what we are talking about. The layer of snowfall and the patches of tar road gives us a tough time walking on thin ice. In addition, there is always a scare looming on our minds- […]
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Today we are more aware of the far-reaching dangers of walking on ice and the injuries it can cause. Whether at home or work, winter is when you will encounter black ice (a thin invisible icy layer on concrete that merges with the pavers or road). While we often take care of ourselves while stepping out, we […]
Read articleIce in any form is dangerous to tread. There is always a fear of slipping, thus, injuring our back or spine. Falling on your back can have a lasting impact on your life and walking abilities too. Did you know that, on average, there are nearly a million injuries every year during winters? That is […]
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Getting trapped in the snow, slush, or ice can be a nightmare. But a far worse situation is being a victim of slip and fall incidents. We all are well aware of the dangers of walking on ice. Many people keep sand or kitty litter in their trunks and homes to help with traction while […]
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Traction devices are removable components that go over your running shoes to provide more traction while jogging in the winter, whether on snow or ice. Metal teeth, spikes, tips, or, in one case, coiled wire are the active components of traction devices. But can you walk in them freely, without worrying about damaging indoor surfaces? […]
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We love the beautiful white landscape of winters but at the same time walking on ice is a real challenge. It is very well known and accepted that ice is slippery and results in slip and fall accidents. But, what makes ice so slippery like a viscous oil, whereas water by nature is not that […]
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The white landscape in the winter looks beautiful from the inside. But when you step outside the house the chilling winds and the risk of slip and fall accidents are real. Every year several people get injured due to these slip and fall accidents, and many a time these accidents may lead to severe injuries. […]
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One of the challenges during winters is to protect yourself from the extreme weather. You can put up several layers of clothing to protect yourself from the freezing temperature, but how to walk safely in the slippery ice. Slip and fall accidents can sometimes lead to severe injuries like fractures. Here are some walking on […]
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