How To Stop a Fall - Orthopaedic Surgeons Explain
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For seniors, it is also depth perception. Make sure your glasses are a good prescription.
Thats why I take mine off going down stairs.
Dr Weening’s facial expressions are the bomb! Glad you weren’t hurt after your tumble, Dr. Zalzal. I have hardwood floors throughout my home and I always wear something on my feet when using the stairs - never sock feet only. And I hang onto the railing. Never thought I’d see the day, but here we are.
Why not put carpet on the stairs? I like hardwood floors, but have learned that carpeted stairs can literally be a lifesaver.
@@adamesd3699 I like the look of the wood, it’s easier to keep clean and as long as I have something on my feet I’m good! 😊
Vitally important too, consuming too much alcohol can lead to a fall.
Very good point!
I believe it doesn't hurt at the time. Just when you wake up later. Apparently. So I'm told. 😇
I had a bad fall walking across a NYC street and tripping over the edge of a steel plate. Because my hands were in my coat pockets I could not break my fall. Landed on my face, and broke my orbital above the left eye. When walking, keep your hands out of your pockets!❤️
In The Hitch Hiker's Guide to The Galaxy, flying is defined as the fine art of 'throwing yourself at the ground and missing.' So, if you want to stop a fall, just miss hitting the ground. It's quite simple.
Tried it a few times, failed every time but at least I know where my towel is.
@@IMBlakeley Don't quite, now! You're so close! 😃
Exactly. Falling is absolutely fine and painless and wonderfully weightless. Hitting hard stuff not so much.
That was both hilarious and informative. I’m not laughing at Dr Zalzal falling I promise, I’m laughing at Dt Weening’s facial expressions 😂
I was on a hike with an elderly person who explained his use of half-steps, or "baby steps," on very rocky terrain or on stairs when carrying unwieldy things with both hands. On stairs, this would be taking each step "one at a time" with both feet ending up on each step before taking the next step. I've done this at home and when hiking and it helps.
As mentioned, I think mindfulness is the most important things to reduce falls.
My sister is 76 and I’m always telling her to slow down and be aware of her surroundings.
I was standing in the yard with legs locked, dog brushed by and the knee buckled. Fell back breaking my ankle. I was 78 and alone. I scooted over to the deck but couldn't get up the stairs. Luckily the garbage truck came down the alley and I was able to flag him down. I am now very fearful of falling. It sucks being old sometimes, maybe all the time!
I totally agree friend ❤
Always carry your phone on your pocket!! For exactly this reason.
As I’ve written re past videos, for a 77yo male, my wife and I are extremely active, biking, hiking, backpacking….. I had a systemic MRSA infection nine years ago that coalesced in my lumbar spine and psoas leaving me paralyzed but through a year of therapy and daily activities I regained my ability to walk, run and hike. I have noticed over time that the residual neuropathy has left me with some nerve deficit in my toes and I’ve taken a couple of face plants due to the lack of sensation when I snag a toe on a rock or root while on the trail.
We use hiking sticks on the trails but a caution there is to not get tangled up in the sticks. We’ve had at least three friends using hiking sticks and using the loops on the handles, and when they have fallen, being tied to the sticks has resulted in broken wrists.
We have tried our best to maintain strength, work on our core strength, balance and flexibility, so we can continue our outdoor adventures. Thanks! for your continued great informative videos.
You are an inspiration. What is unsaid is that, in addition to “core” strength, you must have had amazing strength of spirit to come through that ordeal.
I laughed out loud when Paul said to use your head to protect your hands......Good one!
Every good double act needs a fall guy. Glad you survived to tell the tale, Doc Zalzal.
Yes!
For seniors…Pick Up Your Feet! Don’t shuffle along. I feel that isn’t said enough. If you have a medical reason for not picking up you feet, that’s fine. I believe many just forget to take steps. I’m 73 and I try to watch where I’m stepping. It’s not 100%, but it helps. Thank you for the video and glad you weren’t hurt.
Eating more boiled cabbage will help. Be sure to drink the water too.
Don't shuffle-excellent advice. I can speak from a certain amount of experience. About 4 to 5 years ago, I had three falls within about a one-year period. I could remember how they happened. It was always very sudden. One thing I can say: It usually isn't a balance issue; at least it wasn't for me. It's usually a muscle issue. Muscles respond sluggishly. You shuffle a bit. And when you do, your center of gravity starts creeping out ahead of your feet. When that happens, if anything catches your feet, even a little, it's very hard to recover your upright position. You may feel exactly what is happening, but you can't stop it, especially as it all happens in a second or two.
Watch where you're walking, and where there could be obstacles. Step decisively. Don't shuffle. And don't wear floppy shoes.
George Burns lived to, I think, 101. He might not have looked like that athletic a guy. But he was a dancer, from way back. Dancers are very expert in controlling their body movements, and they don't usually let gravity get the better of them. Hey, life is a dance as much as anything.
It's a medical reason for seniors not picking up their feet dummy!
*MR OBALAR* ON UA-cam CURED ME TOTALLY…………
My mother used to say, "Lift your feet!" Keep floors and surfaces tidy. Take time when you stand up to get your balance before you start walking or turning. Shoes with good traction for walking outdoors. Don't walk through snow. Take your time getting out of a vehicle, if you have to step down. Make sure your foot is positioned to land flat when stepping off a curb or step, or out of a car.
Common sense!
So, the bottom line is…pay attention. You don’t need a “doctor “ tell you ! ( especially arrogant ones )
Excellent points, Elizabeth!
Mh mother used to say that as well as "heel, toe".
So glad you are okay. Falls happen so quickly for the most part it is out of your control
I was playing catch with my dog. I ran after the ball while I was still watching the dog and this is how I found your channel.
I slipped on the ball and managed to fall exactly the right way to break my hip. I'm currently recovering from a total hip replacement. The dog is fine.
I'm glad you're well, Dr. Zalzal.
I posted a dog story too 🤪
I have had several falls during my lifetime, most recently due to my drop foot condition. The gold nugget in this video for me is "learning how to fall". I took Judo as a teenager, and learned how to properly fall without an injury. This has helped me greatly as I matured.
I wish they had further discussed that topic. How does one learn how to fall? I’m a senior citizen and walk with a cane. I have had many falls due to having bad knees from a car accident 15 years ago. The last fall I had messed up my rotator cuffs too. Was told if I fall again my rotator cuffs could require surgery.
Doctors: please do a video on how one goes about learning “how to fall properly.”
@@cherylmcnutt9905 That's an excellent idea! Hope the Docs follow through with your request. Stay safe.
Double down bro judo and sking!! Expert at falling!!
I have fallen several times! Focus on how you are walking. Walk heel/toe, not toe first. This was part of my problem every time!
Yes indeed. Many times I've caught myself shuffling bit and not picking up my feet. Then the shoe catches and down I go. Lately I'm walking slower and w more deliberation.
@@debbiechadwick861 I even find myself saying, "Heel, heel" as I walk so I will focus!
Ahhh, we all slip up sometimes. Glad you didn't break anything. My last fall, walking the dog on an icy day resulted in a broken wrist four days before Thanksgiving. Yay! No cooking or cleaning for me!
Can’t believe how many of these stories involve a dog. Though we had many dogs, more than one at a time, over the years, my concern about falling at this time of life is a major reason I did not adopt another after my last dog died. Friends express the same. So sad!
I was walking UP the basement stairs, pivoted to go back down, next thing I know I'm falling off the fourth step landing on the basement floor breaking my wrist and I think I popped out something in my chest (or broke rib/sternum), cuts on my thigh/leg from breaking the cat litter box. I still don't know how I fell. This convinced me to buy a one level ranch, no stairs, and I am being super careful.
I do a daily online exercise program called Essentrics which focuses on range of motion, agility, balance, coordination etc. I’m 75 with both hips and both knees replaced. This program has kept me able to do the activities I love!
Hey Docs, Love your shows. As a boy I had three years of judo classes. As a senior adult, with an active life, I have had many falls. Withour thought, I still do judo falls and yell KIAA!. No broken bones yet.
Well this was timely. Just last week I fell down the front stairs carrying too many boxes while wearing sandals. This fall had me going head first onto the cement at the bottom of the steps but I managed to twist my body around and avoid that incident, however, I scraped and bruised my legs and shoulder really bad and my hip is still sore! Lesson learned for sure! At 71 I'm not as agile as I use to be. 😩
Have had 2 bad falls. One 10 years ago. Distracted in a parking lot. Tripped over a small cement bumper. Nothing broken But had broken tooth. Required an implant. $$ And much bruising and facial stitches.
Then a few months ago fell on my deck by turning too fast/twisted. ER facial stitches. And awful bruising. This fall created worse bruising because now I take Eliquis for my heart condition.
Soooo I have become super aware of everything you mentioned and try to stay focused on where every foot fall goes.
After multiple spinal surgeries, a total knee replacement, drop foot in both feet, and a case of IT Band syndrome, I'm at extreme risk of falling. I do fall, maybe once a quarter, usually when I'm very tired. Thanks for your advice.
Glad you are ok Dr. Zalzal. I have railings/bannisters on both sides of the stairs, that way I have something to hold onto no matter what I am carrying in whatever hand. It has helped me a few times as you can only fall as many stairs as your arm is long instead of going down them all.
I thought I was the only faller around. LOL. Thanks for coming clean Dr. Zalzal. Love that dog too!!
another great video and subject. Things certainly get more problematic as you get older
I had one bad fall down a flight of stairs in my home last year. I was holding the railing but with my not as strong left arm and turns out the carpeting on the stairs had come loose and after walking down two steps I went skiing down the rest while my left arm just changed my trajectory. Apparently at 65 I no longer bounce. Wonderful surgeon put Humpty Dumpty back together with a metal plate and a pile of screws and physio completed the recovery. One year plus post surgery still have an ankle & foot that’s swells & not so flexible so I have to be very vigilant and aware of my footsteps. Fluke accident but good news is no carpeting on those stairs now! 😃
Ladders & stairs, have had me more than once !!!!
Totally dangerous
I am so glad you are ok Doc!
Tooooooo late.😂 Watching this while recuperating with my new bionic hip replacement. Classic move. Rushing along the sidewalk, foot caught and I went flying, twisted sideways to avoid smashing my face into the paventment. My hip took the blow.😢.
Dr. Z. glad you didn't break anything
Wishing you a speedy recovery
I've fallen 3x after ortho surgery - am told that if falls wasn't in the surgery report - it didn't happen. Am 84 and work out 3x a week...no professional ever told me that muscles keep bones in place. You are right...I am in charge of my own health!
Look at where you're going, pay attention to the ground and where your step is going to land.
I remember the first fall I ever had. It was being born. My mother was standing there and I just slipped out and gravity did the rest with a cold slippery thump. My mother said to my father, "get that will you dear".
You Gents are so incredibly sage, wise and deliver your message with a measure of humour 😂. Thank you, we appreciate everything you post. Dr. Zalzal you’re a rock star for sharing the “fall” video. I fell (8 years ago) walking quickly (why the heck was I in a hurry) barefoot, between our lino and hardwood flooring. Typical “3 stooges fall”, airborne and almost simultaneously landed on my wrist and tailbone; broke my wrist. A rather humbling experience for a stubborn independent individual (me). Still amazed to this day how that even happened. I am so mindful now of balance, gait, what’s in my path and try to pay attention. An ounce of prevention ….
12 weeks ago I went for a short walk with my dog on a trail close to home,,,and I DID NOT PROPERLY TIE MY HIKING BOOTS.... so now I have ORIF left radius with a titanium plate and 9 screws and fractured ulnar stylus floating around. I had only laced my boots half way up, leaving long loops that got tangled on the opposite boot hooks as I ran down a hill. Always properly tie your shoes.
Very kind of Dr Paul to donate this video. He knows an awful lot about this case. He nearly laughed. In the end gravity always wins. In the meantime life errr, finds a way, as noted by Jeff Goldblum in Jurassic Park. I have noticed as I get older that I can be walking along minding my own business and suddenly I am heading toward the ground and unless you do something quick, it comes at you and hits you with a big thump. It is most likely the beginning of something bad as I have terrible balance and most likely I have a brain tumor or dementia or multiple sclerosis on the way but it is not worth getting it checked out because the NZ medical system works like you taking your car in for new spark plugs and they just replace one and send you home with 5 others that need replacing.
I did hear him say “I” as well 😁 I haven’t finished watching the video yet, but I will. I slipped on a melted piece of ice in my kitchen and did a hurdle split three months ago, ripping off three hamstring tendons from the bone. Two months ago, I had them surgically reattached. What a long recovery road this is.😭 The lesson I learned no more bare feet or socks in my house. From now on, I will use non-skid slippers.
Yup, he said "I" fell. Your injury sounds horrible. I hope you will be healed and pain free very soon! ❤ I had a 'banana peel' type of slip/fall. Landed right on my mid back. Had to go to the hospital by ambulance. I fractured my T12 and L1 vertebraes. Ouch, so much pain. ❤
@@LDiamondz oh man. That does sound so painful. Hope it’s better and healed.
But then you stop dead and get propelled forward ...😊
A few years back I had a nasty fall. Didn't trip over anything, completly flat ground. My body just decided to lunge forward and use my head as a battering ram against concrete. And no, alcohol was not involved. I landed on my left eyebrow and fortunately I did not break my frontal bone. No pain, no concussion just alot of bleeding. The cut was miniscule, but kept pouring blood. I still have a dent in my forehead from the fall. Wish I could post the pics, quite amusing.
Dr Z glad you are okay. I am ashamed to say that I laugh when people fall, even as I try to help them. I don’t know why I do this. I will give your fall a 9 for sticking the landing without getting hurt.
Yes we do too!
Two weeks ago I got on a ladder to pick some lemons and halfway on the ladder I fell on my back and slammed my left heel, the same heel that I have the Haglund deformity. The worst thing was the following day my wife and I went on a 7 day cruise, I could barely walk but made it.
Oscar winning performance from both of you!! Encore! Encore!… or maybe not?!
Yes not!
That’s how I fell. Walking on city sidewalk and a tree root was coming up through the concrete. I fell and broke my knee cap. Now I’m so paranoid about falling again. I did put both hands out and sprained both wrist too.
Ouch!
I am 77 and have fallen a couple of times and luckily have not been badly injured. But I will tell you that it sure hurts and even stuns. I try to pay attention to each step now. I do think walking a lot helps maintain balance.
This happened before cellphone was invented. I ran for the phone in the kitchen as I was entering the house, still had my winter boots on. The rubber sole caught on the tiled floor and I fell hard. Now I have three pins inside the right elbow.
I fell 5 times last year at the age of 76. I now pick up my feet, look where I am going and use a cane as a walking stick if I am unsure of the terrain and when I am walking my dog. I have been fall free for 6 months and I manage about 8,000 Steps a day. I e had a hip and knee replaced in the past 4 years and although I love my Orthopedic Surgeon , I’m in no hurry to see him.
Several years ago while working in the garage, got the feet tangled, hands full, and went down on my side like a mummy. My head ended up under the truck bumper. Just enough clearance for my head to miss it. Now there are no cables, hoses of any kind allowed on the floor, they all hang from the ceiling. And I keep the floor clean.
"Lol. It looked like YOU!" Seriously though. I have fallen a few times and they were at night from a curb that I could not see and I was wearing high wedged boots and another time when I was carrying a heavy load and walking up stairs. (I actually fell up.) Let me add that compounded with the stairs and heavy load, I was also exhausted from stress.
I have since ceased to wear high wedged shoes and rarely carry heavy loads of things. Knock wood.
So glad you are OK, Dr. Zalzal!
I've had far too many falls.
Some total accidents -- like falling down stairs while holding a baby, thought of nothing but protecting Baby's head, and sprained both ankles.
Others because of jobs I've had -- walking an unfamiliar student who has autism to the bus at the end of the day, student "drops", and to avoid stepping on student, I twisted myself so the next step wasn't on student's face, long knee recovery there.
And some from being an idiot -- decided to "twirl" like my student who twirled constantly. Instantly dixzy, and down I went, landing with my fist jammed into my sternum and ribs. TWO MONTHS I was out of work for that!
Could you please cover what to do to help yourself if you've had a bad fall and are alone without your phone? Like, how precisely is the best way to get yourself to a chair?
You should be pretty good at it by now. 😆
I just had a hip replacement and im very carful and i make sure im aware of potential falls physical therapy has helped me with that as well. Thank you again.
I wasn't sure if that 'friend' was Dr. Zalzal, but now we know what's under that scrub cap! 😉
It's been exposed before 😊
The more I tried to “race” to get my legs back under myself when I was going down after tripping, the more momentum was achieved and I went pretty much airborne and landed directly on my shoulder on garage floor and broke my shoulder..I should have just fallen once I tripped , and let my items fall from my arms! Maybe I could have avoided a broken shoulder. It happened so fast but I definitely learned from it!!
It sure does happen fast
I fell while hiking last November and fractured 2 ribs. I was wearing proper hiking boots but my foot slipped on a damp rock. I am an assistant coach for a program in New York called Matter of Balance where we talk about ways to make your home safer and also learn some exercises to help prevent falls.
Please share some of what you teach!
All those falls I took from skateboarding ions ago, didn't hurt at all. Years later, they're all catching up to me, now. Oh, my aching back and knees!
It happens to us all that's for sure. Glad you didn't get hurt Doc!
Oh man I trip over nothing on flat surfaces!
At 69 I fell from my ladder out frontof myhouse while painting
Landed on my right side felt stupid
Dusted myself off then thought kinda hurts took myself to ER
Nicest people got whisked into xrays etc then back to ER doc shop MD
Said was ok just bruised bad
I said i missed the bottom step and lost my balance
Doc said Thats the most missed step your not alone and many werent as lucky as you.
So one step at a time with lazer focus and to this day i think About it going up n down ladders
I had a fall this Monday 13th I was walking from my room to living room to grab something and my lower back went out then I starting falling then my knee cap went all the way to the left as I was catching myself to the couch as was close too. Paramedics arrived and I decided to stay home and just rest elavate and taking it easy bruising is started this morning had X-rays yesterday.
Love the Talking Docs and find them very helpful and the humour is great. I am in my late 60s and have fallen a couple of times this year. Once dismounting a bike and another similar to the fall shown here in this video. I managed not to really do anything serious to myself as I weight train with a friend 4-5 times a week and feel the extra strength in my frame helped cushioned my fall. Every little bit helps as you age!
Excellent video Drs. good advice how should we walk to avoid get ourselves in injury. Falling is worse when happens in the elderly. Take care everyone..
The trick to elders avoiding falls is to take up weightlifting. Especially the Olympic style lifts, the clean and jerk, and the snatch. These dynamic lifts help develop strength, speed, power and balance. All that’s needed is a barbell and a coach.
What’s the jerk?
Thank you Docs it is good to be aware of your surrounding area, not fun to fall. That’s why I ended up with my last knee replacement.
Thanks Dr. Zalzal! Thank you both for all your wonderful videos. Bless you both!
Love the chemistry between you two! Loved this video not only for information but for the comedy at the expense of the poor unnamed (😉 ) person that fell. Love you guys.
Great video. Thank you. I always appreciate the humor you bring to your audience with your didactic information. As a physical therapist, I have to say that the primary reason my patients fall as they get older is they don’t dorsiflex enough. They’re older the muscles are older and weaker, and sometimes they don’t automatically, lift their toes and foot up to clear the ground and then they find themselves on the ground. I try to focus on my patient concentrating on a good heel strike, which makes them have to lift their toes up to strike on their heels. Just an addition to what you were saying. Take it for it’s worth. Again thanks for all your information and all your ideas. The dock on the right side of the video is always smiling and looks like he’s a funny force to deal with and that’s nice. You’re both great but I appreciate his ‘impishness’ :-)
Dogs can also be a cause for falls. Usually not caused by their owner/doc looking at them 😂 but if they get right under your feet and you are not watching you could trip over them. My dog pulled me down while I was holding his leash. He saw a squirrel and took off while I had my head turned so he caught me off guard. Broke my front tooth, busted my lip, and I had road rash on my face from falling on the concrete. That happened about 6 years ago and I still have the dog. It wasn't his fault, he was doing what dogs do, chasing things.
Wet feet especially after a shower can be another problem area. Older people might trip over a bathmat but the slippery floor is not good either. Fell on my knee when I slipped on the bathroom floor while getting out of the shower. I could write a book of what not to do 😂
My physical therapist told me not to walk my dog on a leash for a year after my hip replacement.
My stride is what gets me. As I'm walking, my legs naturally tire and before I know it, I'm no longer lifting my toes as I stride. If there is any irregular feature to the sidewalk, trail or roadbed, I stub my toe and down I go
Yes, the toe dragging is a problem
You guys are too funny! Thanks for sharing!
I learn as I get older is to be sure and pick my feet up while walking.
Haha- my husband DID do something that caused my fall. 😂 BUT I have to say my arms were full, it was a dark garage and I was in a hurry. His work boots were left in the walkway. Broke shoulder; clear through the surgical neck, and greater tuberosity. 😮
See all of the critical elements
I was working in my garage, in a tight space, with my shoes half on. I turned suddenly, fell and stuck my hand out to break my fall. I shattered my wrist and needed a plate to hold the bones together. I'm cautious now to the point of paranoia. Thanks for the reminders.
I fell down my stairway trying to carry too much to avoid taking the stairs multiple times. A week later I was at a doctors appointment when a nurse noticed I was unsteady. Thanks to her trained eye I was diagnosed with a concussion, MRI was negative thankfully!
I'm glad you're ok!
Glad you weren't hurt Dr Zalzal
You guys are AMAZING! Thank you for using humor in explaining solutions!
Love the humor and the information! Also, the scrubs look great! I fell at work 10 years ago. Pretty severe fracture of the patella requiring ORIF surgery. Years of physical therapy, water aerobics, knee braces, steroid injections, Hyaluronic acid knee injections, and finally a LTKR. The recommendations you shared are so accurate and appreciated!
Very welcome. All the best
You two are hilarious! Thank you for making a sometimes bland subject fun to listen to.
I'm so glad you were NOT hurt Dr. Z!! 🙂I have fallen several times before and after both hip replacements. One thing I did to keep from falling after my first hip replacement, I removed all rugs in the house. Since the hip and knees are/were messed up, I didn't raise my feet as high as I should, so I tripped over rugs several times. Also keep all electrical cords behind furniture or at least, away from the main walking area. I couldn't agree more, watch where you/we step and don't look at the phone!!!!! Fortunately, my head isn't a vital organ, so I strive to protect my hands too!!! 🙂
I remove my readers going up and down the stairs. Or put them on top of my head. They can distort the terrain. And not just the phone while walking; I fell and broke my knee just zipping up my pocketbook. When I'm walking, I'm walking. Nothing else.
Thanks for the video. I'd be interested in other tips for preventing a fall or ways to strengthen and bounce.
Hah! He was looking at his dog. I was walking up to a store and someone was walking an uber sweet Golden Retriever puppy off to my left. I was so busy looking at the puppy that I failed to notice a curb coming up that was painted bright yellow so you couldn't miss it. I did. Landed on my face, broke my glasses, got taken by ambulance to the hospital for a check up. Needless to say massive bruising on my face. Very attractive. Anyway, the takeaway is to always watch where you're going! 😂😂😂
Did about 25 pushups daily 30 years ago when I ran. It still saves my face if I fall forward.
As a nurse for years we caught blame for falls within the nursing facilities with all our interventions in place, we were held to account. Turns out many (geriatric patients) had weak bones if not porous in nature. I never heard a doctor blame nurses for falls that said the state have. Vit d3 I believe helps enormously.
Many thanks, Docs, for giving some really good advice on how to avoid having a fall
Hey Dr Zalzal! Thanks for the teachable moment!
Glad you're ok!
I just fell a few weeks ago when I was running with my dog. We both heard an unusual bird and both looked over to see what it was. She stopped right in front of me and I fell on my hands and knees. Lesson learned is don't let your dog run too close to you and keep your eye on her!
Love that Dr zalzal was careful during the fall
You guys are hilarious !!!!!
Slipped on ice on the driveway when it was dark. I was 14. Tib/fib break requiring surgery.
Most recent was I stepped on a toy and lost my balance, but was able to control the fall enough to land on the bed.
I've also fallen 8 feet from a ladder and managed to only sprain my ankle and needed stitches in my hand.
I'm a woman in construction. Guys tend to be taller, so they take bigger steps. I also have knee problems. I can't walk around like a lot of the guys do. I'm constantly scanning the site for a path of least resistance.
We were in Italy two months ago and the roads are the worst that I’ve seen anywhere. The streets in Rome and Florence are all cobblestones, very uneven.
Glad you didn't get hurt Doc
Perfect Dr. Zal Zal. You did a good one. How about you are a person who has limited feeling in their feet? I used to have numbness in just my right foot and depended on my left to feel what’s underneath. NOW, I have 2 numb feet and my falls are more frequent. I know why the right is numb, but the left is something for me to check into . That’s a great video and I’m sure it will help a lot of people you tumble.
Yes, abnormal sensation in your feet definitely can be part of the cause
You guys crack me up. Great info. I have a job that is hyper focused on safety. I used to think, how annoying, but no more as we've seen a lot of avoidable accidents. It makes me aware of what can potentially go wrong. As my company says, "walking is working."
🙏👍... don't fall to start with ! 😂 Lol
People need to have clear paths in their homes- not clutter. Throw rugs are very bad as they flip over so you can trip. Shoes, umbrellas, etc. put back in a reliable place. Have a good place to take "wet-shoes" off so you won't slip.... I can go on Drs........ I worked on the hardest floor in the hospital & let you guess- ha ha. Take care, love your videos 🥰
As I've gotten older, in my 70s, I want light to see where I'm going. I've missed the last step on a flight of stairs in my home, because it was too dim and I thought it was the bottom so reached my foot out further on the floor, thus falling because there was one more step. I also now only use ladders with extra wide steps and always check if I'm at the bottom. Yup, fell because I reached out further with my foot thinking I was on the bottom step. I've also jarred my body missing a step without falling. Not good for my body.
😂😂😂 so very educational and thank you for sharing your wisdom! I had to stop the video to laugh and then continue! Best education is always funny too ❤
I broke distal radius on bicycle fall, I have fallen twice during treatment period with the cast, having one arm or leg out of action significantly increases risk of further falls. The anger and embarrassment that comes with a fall and the blame you apply to the object causing the fall is interesting too - it’s not my fault! You can sort of see this in the video of the fall.
At 60, I got back in the gym (now 68) for strength training along with walking, pickleball. I found the most important exercise is walking lunges with hands on hips, doing several sets of 20 out/20 back daily. Has made a huge difference in my balance.
I absolutely love your channel, and the Docs have been a source of my regular UA-cam education and 'refreshing content' for a while now. I ask that the editor of the thumbnail post a photo of the surgeon not smiling, because it is juxtaposed against the elderly man falling down and it doesn't approriately match the seriousness of this issue. Thank you so much for the consideration.