3 Tips for Preventing Twisted Ankles During the Winter
posted: Feb. 07, 2019.
Even the most careful of people can suffer from a slip or fall, especially in the winter months. Although many slips don’t lead to anything major, some unlucky people will end up twisting their ankles. This can lead to sprains or other serious injuries.
Although some of these injuries are unavoidable, there are a number of ways that a person can minimize the chances of twisting their ankle during the winter.
1. Be Sure to Wear The Correct Footwear
During the winter, it is extremely important that people wear the correct footwear. This will not only lower the chances of them twisting their ankle, but it will also keep their feet warm and dry.
The best footwear option for the winter months is a pair of boots. By wearing a pair of boots, the person will have traction and control when they walk. This will help them deal with ice that they accidentally step on.
A bonus tip is to wear moisture wicking socks. These amazing socks will help keep a person’s feet and ankles nice and dry. By wearing boots along with moisture wicking socks, anyone can have comfortable (and safe) ankles all winter long.
2. Apply Salt to Driveways and Walkways
Before leaving for work or school, people should always remember to apply some salt to their driveways or commonly used walkways. Salt has the ability to eat away at ice, causing it to melt.
When the person returns from work or school, they won’t have to worry about slipping on the ice. Applying salt will also keep anyone that comes to the person’s door safe from slipping, such as; postal workers, delivery people, maintenance workers, and more..
3. Always Pay Attention
The winter months are extremely unpredictable; the weather can easily change from a cool, dry day into an ice-cold snowstorm. After a heavy snowfall, a large amount of the ice will be covered up and hard to see.
People always need to have their wits about them while they are walking on the sidewalk. Be sure to avoid overly snowy walkways and look out for signs of salt on the ground.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns about our tips on how to prevent twisted ankles during the winter, don’t hesitate to get in contact with the podiatric experts at Bayview Medical.