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Safer: Walking in Winter Weather

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Matt Talhelm
Matt Talhelm
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Can you walk like a penguin?

Wintry weather is expected to create slick conditions that increase your risk of a fall.

One million people are injured in falls on ice and snow every year, according to the CDC.

Dr. Rebecca Wadlinger from Duke Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics Cary shows us how to step steady to stay safe & avoid a slip when It’s slick.

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