🍂 Fall Preventive Tips: Protect Your Joints This Season 🍂

🍂 Fall Preventive Tips: Protect Your Joints This Season 🍂

As we dive into cooler weather and fall activities, it's important to keep your bones and joints healthy. Here are a few simple do's and don'ts from Twin Lakes Orthopaedics:

✅ Do:

Warm up before fall sports or outdoor activities 🏈
Wear supportive shoes with good traction 🍁
Use proper lifting techniques when raking leaves or carrying heavy loads 🧺
Stay active with low-impact exercises like walking or biking 🚶‍♀️
Schedule regular check-ups if you have chronic joint pain 👩‍⚕️
 

❌ Don't:

Overdo it when starting new fall activities - pace yourself!
Ignore persistent aches or swelling in your joints
Skip stretching after exercise
Rake, lift, or bend with your back instead of your knees
Put off seeking care - small injuries can turn into bigger problems
 

At Twin Lakes Orthopaedics, we're here to help you stay safe, strong, and mobile all season long. 🍂