The main cause of winter injuries in most cases is elementary haste. Often, ice, slightly covered with snow, is simply not noticed by us. As a result, annoying falls and, as a result, various injuries occur. Among other things, a lot of injuries in ice occur in connection with public transport: people often fall when entering or leaving it. The kids love to ride on icy paths, often in a crowd, and, falling, knock each other down. Well, if the kids get off with bruises. And it happens that such falls in the heat of fun end up in the need to visit the emergency room.
How to protect yourself in ice and learn not to fall, and if you do slip, land "correctly"?
Behavior in ice: useful tricks
When the roads are covered with ice in winter, it is recommended to go outside in shoes with ribbed soles, and best without heels (in extreme cases, they can be low square). You can stick an adhesive plaster to the sole, rub it with sand or sandpaper – these measures also reduce slip. We recommend that older people purchase anti-icing pads that are attached to shoes and contribute to safer movement on icy sidewalks.
Walking in ice should also be done in a special way: carefully and slowly, but at the same time sliding a little, as if on small skis. The legs should be slightly relaxed and the arms free. And remember: the faster you step, the more you risk falling.
Also, don't forget that you shouldn't walk on ice with your hands in your pockets. This precaution will also help to maintain balance in the event of a likely fall.
How to avoid injury in ice: falling "according to the rules"
If you slip and feel like you're falling, try to sit down: this shifts your body's center of gravity, and you gain the ability to stay on your feet. Try to group: tuck your chin to your chest, bring your hands to your stomach, and elbows – to the sides. At the same time, try to lean forward with your shoulders, and keep your legs together. Combining all of these squat manipulations will provide tucking. And don't be afraid to fall in advance – this is the main task for proper execution.
If you fall off balance, try not to land on outstretched arms. You need to group up, turning sideways. Thus, you will be able to protect the spine from impact, and the limbs – overload.
Falling on your back, lower your chin to your chest and spread your arms out to the sides. This helpful tip will help you avoid head injuries.
When falling down an icy ladder, protect your head and face: try to cover them with your hands. But what should not be done categorically – try to slow down the fall by spreading the limbs: in this way, you will only get more fractures.
Security Pledge – calcium intake and exercise
To protect yourself from injuries on ice, you must first of all take care of your health. After all, if you have fragile bones, this circumstance increases the risk of injury. Therefore, your diet must contain food with calcium, vitamin D and iodine contained in it. We recommend to use cottage cheese, cheese, sour cream, kefir more often. And it is desirable that these products are fat-free: calcium is poorly absorbed with fat. The full assimilation of this important element for the formation of the skeletal system is provided by foods containing magnesium: buckwheat, nuts, seafood, honey.
And never forget about sports. The risk of fractures is significantly reduced if you have strong, trained muscles that contribute to strong and dense bones.
Be careful on icy roads, don't take unnecessary risks and remember: your health – in your hands!
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