How to prevent falls during spring outing?
When spring comes, when flowers are in full bloom and warm sunlight pours down, even people who have refrained from going out all winter for fear of slipping on the street come out to enjoy the spring sunshine. However, in times like these, we need to be even more careful about falling accidents. In particular, elderly patients or people with limited mobility are prone to fractures even if they fall lightly.
When going out Avoid wearing slippers or loose shoes and wear sneakers that fit well.Should be. If you are taking blood pressure medication or drugs that cause drowsiness, be sure to check your condition.Should be. When going out, people may be reluctant to use a cane or walker due to the stares of those around them. Actively use bracesIt’s good to do it.
You should also be aware of your surroundings and prepare for fall accidents. Look carefully for slippery terrain or obstacles, and hold on to the handrail when going up or down stairs. When the traffic light is blinking, it is important to remain calm and cross at the next signal.
In particular, you should relax your entire body’s joints and muscles through sufficient stretching before going out. Get up and move slowly, be extra careful in slippery places, cluttered with objects, or dark places.Should be.
Professor Song Jun-hyung of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital said,Regular core and thigh muscle exercises, stretching, and aerobic exercise are as important as warm-up before going out.“In particular, The benefits of aerobic exercise and strength exercise are clearly different, so it is recommended to do them together.“We do it,” he emphasized.
If an accident occurs even though you have fully warmed up and prepared for a fall accident before going out, quick action is needed. If you experience severe headaches or changes in consciousness after a head injury, suspect cerebral hemorrhage.Should be. Possibility of nerve damage when accompanied by cervical/vertebral pain and paralysisThere is. also You may fracture your hip joint when you sit down or fracture your wrist when you land on the ground, so do not force the painful area.
Professor Kim Jeong-yoon of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Korea University Guro Hospital said, “Fall accidents can easily occur depending on the surrounding environment even if one is mobile, so efforts should be made to prevent them.”It is important to avoid or improve the environment around stairs without handrails, places where water easily accumulates, and places without supports.“It does,” he explained.
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