Getting Outside After Winter

Gradually increase activity if you. have been sedentary

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People who live in cold places often spend a lot of time indoors during the winter. “People lose a lot of their strength and endurance over the winter because it’s not as easy to get outside,” says ­Cleveland Clinic senior physical therapist Kristen Troyer, PT, DPT. A few simple strategies can help you return to activities after winter and prevent future deconditioning.

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