I love summer more, but because of the New Year's holidays, I also really like winter. Magic, festive mood, snow and ice! Yes, with the arrival of winter, the probability of getting to the emergency room increases significantly. Therefore, you need to know how to walk on ice, how to stay and not fall, what to put on and how to fall correctly.
In particular, these tips should be used by children and older people.
What to wear on ice?
Winter clothes should not be heavy, it is much easier to maneuver in a light down jacket on a slippery road. A high collar can interfere with normal movement.
You should not wear something tight and uncomfortable under your outerwear, so, if you fall, you will be better able to group.
Carrying heavy bags on ice is also not worth it. If this is inevitable, then choose a shoulder bag or backpack.
What to wear on ice?
No heels higher than 4 centimeters. But it doesn't have to be flat either. Tractor-soled shoes are perfect; with the help of the protectors with which they are added, it will be much easier to brake. The chunky outsole helps to reinforce its position on slippery stretch of road.
Shoe supplement
A good option is to give the shoes to the shoemaker so that the specialist glues the sole of the shoes with rubberized material. The shallow notch on the sole will make it easier to move around.
You can glue pieces of sandpaper to the sole, it will make the sole less slippery. Only it will need to be changed more often.
An interesting option is to put on nylon footwear or cotton socks. The method is the simplest and really helps. Although aesthetics will suffer, health is much more expensive!
You can stick a patch over the entire surface of the sole. It's also a good option, but it will have to be updated approximately every two days.
Car studs screwed into the toe and heel of the outsole do a great job too. This will make your shoes more stable on ice.
A more expensive option is ice shoes. These are rubber pads that have metal inserts. Put on quickly, protect from slipping shoes and, accordingly, from falling.
How to walk correctly so as not to fall?
You can several times reduce the likelihood of falling if you have support. For example, an umbrella with an elastic band at the end, a cane, ski poles.
Leave the house well in advance so you don't rush. Due to the haste and increased speed, it can be very painful to land.
No need to chat on the phone when you walk. If the call is very important, stop and talk to the person.
No need to put your hands in your pockets. If you are cold, there are gloves. Your hands will be in balance if you are on the ice.
You need to walk on ice slowly, bending forward a little and bending your knees.
The steps should be small, like the movement of the penguins. You should not raise your legs high. You need to get up on a full foot so that you can slide where there is no other option to move.
Do not walk up stairs without a handrail. If this is unavoidable, place on each step on both feet.
Be careful when crossing the carriageway. Even if you are walking on a pedestrian, you do not need to cross the road, look around carefully. Ice may prevent the driver from braking quickly.
What is the right way to fall?
If a fall cannot be avoided, observe the following rules. Try to sit down as soon as you realize that you are falling, so the fall will soften.
Learn to group up and be sure to hide your head. It is best to fall on your side, while squeezing your arms as much as possible so as not to break.
Take care of the tailbone, back of the head, limbs. When falling, extend your arms, clenching them into a fist.
When you are going to get up after a fall, first crawl away from the place where you fell, otherwise you can step on the ice again and fall down again.
The tips are simple but effective. Hope they help you! Take care of yourself and your loved ones!
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