Home Blog Services Medical Team Sports Medicine Spine Center Surgery Center Careers Blogs COMMON WINTER INJURIES AND HOW TO PREVENT THEM Common Winter Injuries and How to Prevent Them As the winter season closes in, we all become excited to see the beautiful events it brings. But as winter comes, so do the dangers that follow. There are some very common injuries that occur during the snowy and icy winter months, however, we’ve got some tips below on what you can do to help prevent them. Get ready to enjoy the season by being prepared! Preventing Winter Injuries Caused by Slips and Falls Ice is very common and very dangerous in the winter time. Sometimes it’s hard to even tell it’s there until it’s too late. Emergency room visits due to slips and falls increase dramatically during winter - falls can cause sprains, strains, broken bones, back injuries, and concussions. Function over fashion is key here, which means that when you’re out and about, wear shoes that have traction - like snow boots.… Read more: Common Winter Injuries and How to Prevent Them "BACK"PACK SAFETY When your child drops their backpack at the door, does it feel like you’re trying to move 50 pounds of rocks? Does your child struggle to put their backpack on or complain about tingling in their back? Since back-to-school season is officially here, it’s time to talk about some important backpack safety tips. Backpacks that are overloaded can cause a lot of pain and problems for your children. These issues can lead to back, neck, shoulder pain and poor posture if not corrected. According to healthychildren.org, backpacks should weigh no more than 10% of a child’s weight. Picking the Correct Backpack When you’re shopping for your child’s backpack, keep these things in mind: Look for the appropriate size. The backpack should not be more than 4 inches below the waist and should not be wider than your child’s torso Straps that have padding and are adjustable are recommended to help… Read more: "Back"Pack Safety THE TRUTH ABOUT KNEE PAIN - BRYAN HEALTH PODCAST FEATURING DR. WEBB Our very own Dr. Webb was recently featured on the Bryan Health podcast, where he talked about osteoarthritis of the knee and why the condition is so painful. If you'd like to listen to the podcast, you can do so by following this link: https://www.bryanhealth.com/bryan-health-podcasts/?segitem=45115 Transcription: Deborah Howell (Host): Welcome. This is the Bryan Health Podcast. I'm your host, Deborah Howell. And today we're discussing arthritis of the knee, something that becomes more prevalent as we age and engage in sports activities. Joining me is Dr. Brad Webb, a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Fellowship trained in adult reconstruction and total joints in affiliation with Bryan Medical Center. Dr. Webb, what a pleasure to have you with us today. Brad Webb, DO (Guest): Thanks for having me on today. It's been a pleasure. Host: Great. Now, before we get into the nuts and bolts of treatment, can you tell us what knee… Read more: The Truth About Knee Pain - Bryan Health Podcast Featuring Dr. Webb MORE ARTICLES Page 1 of 41 Start Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next End LEARNMORE HEALTHY LIVING MAGAZINE VIEW LOC HEALTHY LIVING MAGAZINE JOCK DOC LEARN MORE Lincoln Orthopaedic Center Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5pm 6900 'A' Street Lincoln,NE 68510 P (402) 436-2000 F (402) 436-2085 info@ortholinc.com Site by Transformation Marketing Patient Login Outreach Clinics Main Clinic — Lincoln Auburn Beatrice Central City Columbus Crete David City Geneva Henderson Seward Tecumseh Wahoo York Careers | FAQ | Insurance/Billing | Contact Us Copyright Lincoln Orthopaedic Center 2021 "The Surgeons and staff of Lincoln Orthopaedic Center are committed to providing our patients superior quality surgical orthopaedic care with honesty, integrity and compassion."