Collin County Living Well Magazine Winter 2014 | Page 17

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The best way to prevent injuries is to
be realistic about your skills and ski at
a level you are comfortable at. Choose
ski runs that match your level of
expertise. Just because your friends
are going down a blue or black run
does not mean you should as well.
Be careful of other skiers as they can
cause you to alter your path and
potentially lead to damaging falls.

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Winter is upon us

which means ski and snowboarding
season for many! If done right, these
can be a great form of exercise as
well as a fun and safe way to enjoy
the great outdoors and beautiful
snow. If done improperly, they can
be dangerous and cause severe
injury. We want you to stay safe and
avoid common injuries.
Michael Schwartz, M.D., an
OrthoTexas orthopedic surgeon
in Plano who specializes in knee,
hip an