Doctor offers tips to avoid winter sports injuries

Doctor offers tips to avoid winter sports injuries
Doctor offers tips to avoid winter sports injuries

Doctor offers tips to avoid winter sports injuries

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As temps rise over the 30s more runners and outdoor sports enthusiasts are making their way back outside after the frigid temps from earlier this month created dangerous conditions. But, we’re not in the clear just yet. Winter weather can still lead to injuries. Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Leon Benson of NorthShore Orthopaedic Institute offers tips on how to keep your body safe when you hit the running or snow trail. (Photo: Flickr/the dorsch)