👌🏾 If You Have to Fall on Ice 👍🏾

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

We've all been there — the moment when we walk too fast on an icy day and lose our balance and know that we are going down. Hard.

Unfortunately, there isn't a magical trick that we can give you never to fall again. Or to fall gracefully.

But if you are going to fall, you might as well commit to it and make it safe.

We talked to Femi Olagoke, a professional stunt performer, who told us some of his best tips for falling safely.

Bend your knees

If you know you are going to fall, the best thing you can do is get closer to the ground. Think about it — falling from six feet off the ground will be more painful than falling from two feet off the ground.

So bend your knees. It'll instantly reduce the distance of your fall.

Keep your arms away

If you are about to fall, your natural reaction may be to use your arms to catch yourself.

Don't.

Using your arms to help break your fall may work at times, but it also may break your arm. Instead, cross your arms over your chest or simply keep them away from your body, so that they won't be crushed by the weight of the fall.

Fall on your side

If you can, try to fall on the side of your body.

Tuck your head

Most importantly, protect your head! Tuck your chin to your chest to help prevent your head from hitting the ground.

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Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

@Mz iMac That is good advise. My father was horribly crippled by polio in both legs and he fell on occasion. He never would hurt himself because he kinda rolled up into a ball and protected himself.

When I fall on the ice, I always seem to land on my knees. A few times I landed on my bottom which was more comfortable.

I hope there is never a next time, but if there is, I hope I can tuck and roll.

Noel7 · ‎03-09-2010

QVC used to sell Bear Tracks, I think the name was. Like structured cleats you pull over your shoes, they grip the ice and you don't fall.

My daughter worked for Congress in DC after college. During her first winter there, she told me about all of her friends getting hurt from falling on ice.

It just so happened, QVC was selling Bear Tracks at the time, I bought them and had them sent to her immediately. She never fell on ice after that, and all of her roommates sent for them also.

You can find something like them on Amazon, I just checked.

RoughDraft · ‎03-09-2010

I should use Bear Tracks, a helmet and several "My Pillows" wrapped around my body. I was usually on the ground before I could garner any self-preserving body posture!

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on the bay · ‎03-09-2010

I got those ice protector things too!

From QVC a few years ago but mine are called"get a grip"

They really keep you from slipping.

I got my mother some too.

I think at the time they had these and yaktrax? (which they do have on Amazon and other places,, also several brands)

I just found these on QVC which actually are a pretty good price when compared to other places, Amazon included.

Due North Snow and Ice Cleats - F09440

F09440-Due North Ice and snow cleats-$23.66

Oh and P.S.-

Walmart online also has a lot of Due North ice cleats and others-even better prices!

I think everyone should get some!

The only thing that might be a problem for people with arthritic or hurting hands, is you have to pull them over your boot or shoe which can take a little hand strength.

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AnnMarie-1 · ‎03-09-2010

I fell on ice March of this year, happened so fast I don't even know if I went forward or backwards, no time to think about how I should fall

broke my wrist & had to have surgery with plate & 12 screws, NO FUN

I am petrified of going out in this freezing cold we are having in western NY, ice all over & no melting as temps are lucky to get into the teens during the day

Be careful everyone!

qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

I fell on black ice once, I was down before I knew what hit me. No hurt or pain as a result which was lucky! No time to tense up or think of all those things in that situation. I'd sure hate to fall today. I'd probably be in traction.

meallen616 · ‎01-10-2013

Thank you for posting such good advice,

cancun08 · ‎03-11-2010

I bought Yak Trax from QVC years ago and just used them the other day. I was just thinking that I had better "Google" the name to see if I can get a backup pair....mine are really, really old. Lol

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Nataliesgramma · ‎03-28-2015

It's funny that this was posted yesterday.....because I fell on the ice on my daughter's driveway. I was holding a pie in my hand and not looking down.

I fell on my side, but luckily nothing is broken. My arm & shoulder area little sore, but that's it. I had on a really thick puffer coat and I think it cushion my fall......