The main reason for the fall is, first of all, inattention. Rushing, brisk walking, running and long skirts of fur coats and jackets are also causes of falls. Talking on a mobile phone on a slippery road is also a concern. The untimely response of utilities obliged to clear roads and footpaths of ice and snow also increases this danger, says Flyura Smailova, a healthy lifestyle doctor at the National Hospital.
Hafiz Gulnaz Kurmetbekovna, general practitioner, resident of NKSU: Try to walk along sidewalks cleared of snow and ice. Move slowly and try to completely overcome the ice under the sole of your shoes, riding a little like a skier. Wear shoes with flat soles or with small heels. Use devices to move on ice. Attach sticky plaster or sanding paper, special devices to the sole.
If you need to follow slippery stairs, carefully hold the handrails and look carefully at your feet. When walking, take your hands out of your pocket, this will help maintain balance. Quickly remove your mobile phone and keep it so that it can call your loved ones or close people or doctors. To protect yourself from falling on the ice, you must follow basic rules.
First, do not leave the house unless absolutely necessary. Older people are advised not to walk alone. When leaving, there must be an attendant. Because when falling, older people are more likely than others to undergo fractures and other injuries.
