Sledding Injuries | Winter Activity Safety Tips

Learn how you can take precautions against sledding injuries. When it’s snowing out, sledding is a great way to get the family outside and active. But when you go sledding, it’s important to take sledding injuries seriously. Some sledding accidents can even cause permanent damage. Watch as Dr. Jesse Vrecenak gives some sledding injury statistics, as well as important advice on how you can plan appropriately and protect your family from sledding accidents.

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