There's a “right” way to take a tumble, and a few things you can do when you’re younger that can lower your chances of a fall-related injury later in life.
“I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” has been seared into many of our brains since at least the late ‘80s when the famous LifeCall commercial made its TV debut. Although it became the butt of many age-related jokes for the next several decades, the very real message holds true: Falls among older folks are incredibly dangerous and should be taken seriously. According to the CDC, more than 1 in 4 adults ages 65 and older fall each year and about 1 million are hospitalized as a result.
If you’re toppling backward, remember to push your butt out and then swing your legs up and over your shoulder after the impact. Sideways falls are pretty similar; when the side of your thigh meets the ground, curl into a fetal position with your feet up as you roll over. “You’re really just trying to spread out that energy and force across a larger amount of your body,” Dr. Sosnoff says. Tuck your chin.
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