Winter Walking Tips From Knee And Hip Surgeon

With the first snow and ice having already hit the ground, it would seem a good time to review some basic tips on how to walk on slippery streets, sidewalks, train platforms and bus steps to help young and old alike  avoid unnecessary injuries.  

While no technique is 100% effective for walking in cold, wintry conditions especially at night when dreaded black ice can fool even the most eagle-eyed of pedestrians, the following are a few suggestions for slogging through the ice, snow and slush for the holiday season and beyond from Dr. Ronald Grelsamer, a hip and knee specialist at Mount Sinai’s Department of Orthopaedics in New York City:

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State Official Encourages Winter Weather Preparedness

WEST TRENTON—Colonel Rick Fuentes, superintendent of the New Jersey State Police and director of the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, is encouraging all New Jersey residents to prepare for winter weather.

As such, New Jerseyans are strongly encouraged to prepare their homes, vehicles, and discuss with family members the potential effects of winter storms as well as learning about how to calmly and safely manage some of the winter season’s challenging conditions.

“By proactively preparing for winter weather before the first snow flakes fall, you are helping to protect yourself and your family from the winter elements that sometimes encounter in our great state,” said Fuentes.

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