Winter is here, the time where the cold makes you wish you were a hibernating bear that can just sleep in until summer time. Sadly we are human and have bills. Above all, we must embrace and survive the cold shoulder of Mother Nature and the booby traps she tries to slip us up with… ICE!
Slipping on ice is scary! With our guide you’ll have nothing to fear and will have the knowledge to protect yourself and others. Also, if you simply have an undying passion for frozen liquids and the physics involved with someone losing friction on them, we have the information worth falling for.
In this post we will cover the 4 Horsemen of this Icepocalypse.
Alright I’m gonna say it… Unless your skydiving with a professional or a parachute, “falling” is dangerous! It’s cousin “slipping” isn’t very nice as well. According to the CDC, “1 out of 5 falls cause a serious injury such as a broken bone or head injury”. Furthermore, each year Millions of people are treated in an emergency department for these types of injuries. For instance, in 2015 the medical costs for falls totaled more than $50 Billion!
Now that you have an idea of the scope, let’s bring it back to how slipping on ice can leave you frozen in your tracks.
Wait! We know that sounded scary, but don’t lock yourself inside to wait out the Icepocalypse. We have some battle plans to help you survive and thrive this winter season!
Would you go to an ice skating party in a tuxedo? Penguins would, sadly were not penguins. In other words, you need to dress for success! Here’s how we gear up the Premier way:
It happened, your falling, here’s what you do!
Now what’s cooler than being cool? Ice cold! Similarly, knowing recovery techniques to heal yourself and help others. In other words, it’s good to know the basics until you can seek professional help.
Disclaimer: *Record all the details, if you followed all the preventative steps and your fall was caused by an outside force, you may need to file for some compensation depending on the severity of the incident.If any injury feels too severe, schedule for medical attention immediately.
Now that the legal side is out of the way, back to the medical ice slipping recovery process! For instance, there are 3 categories of injury that require different solutions.
Above all, when your injury lies in the “fracture” category see a physical therapist with direct access for treatment and advice fast. However, if your injury lies in the “broken bones and head damage” category, seek medical attention immediately!
There you have it! You are now a little more educated and safer to yourself and the others around you as a well informed ice slip saving superhero! It was “Ice” to meet you. Now put on your ice skates, share with your friends, and thank you for reading our tips about ice safety with Premier Physical Therapy!
References:
http://nasdonline.org/211/d000006/preventing-injuries-from-slips-trips-and-falls.html
https://healthcare.utah.edu/the-scope/shows.php?shows=0_3u6oobnk
https://rothmanortho.com/stories/news-and-blog/slipping-on-ice
https://www.wikihow.com/Fall-Safely
https://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/falls/adultfalls.html