Reasons for Falls
Doing this can cause you to walk too fast and not notice cracks or steps.
What is rushing?
It is a great way to stay fit as we grow older keeping our muscles and bones strong, preventing falls.
What is exercise?
These should have a thin rubber sole with a light tread.
What are shoes?
If you weigh more than a towel, using one of these to support your weight can be very dangerous.
What is a towel rack?
In the hospital it is important to wear these on your feet at all times.
What is nonskid socks?
These furry friends can get tangled up in our feet and cause a fall.
What are dogs/cats?
It is important to put this outside of shower.
What is a bathmat or towel?
Sidewalks and streets can be slippery when it does this.
What is rain?
This exercise can improve your balance.
What is yoga?
It is a good idea to have these on both sides of stairs and to always use them.
What are hand/stair rails?
Adolescents tend to engage in this resulting in falls.
What is horseplay/fooling around?
We should always sit up, stretch, and move our arms and legs before doing this.
What is getting out of bed?
If you have a prescription for these, you need to wear them and keep them clean.
What are glasses?
This gender assigned at birth is more likely to suffer a fracture from a fall.
What is female?
This is handy to have when traveling to keep next to the bed so you'll always know where the closes light is.
What is a flashlight?
It is important not to tip back on this when sitting in it.
What is a chair?
You never want to have these across areas where you or others walk because they can cause you to trip.
What are computer/electric cords?
We should never block our feet when walking so we need to be careful when we do this.
What is texting?
If you take multiples of these and do not have them reviewed by a professional, you may be at a higher risk for falls.
What is medication?
It is a good idea to have both of these at top and bottom of a staircase.
What is a light switch?
This ballet move tends to make you dizzy and fall.
What is a pirouette?
Dragging our feet when we walk can cause a stumble so it is important to do this as we walk.
These commonly found items in homes are a great risk and should be considered to be thrown out since they can cause falls.
What are throw rugs/area rugs?
This type of fracture is the most common injury related to falls, especially in playgrounds.
What is an arm fracture?
You should always use this before engaging in activities I.E skating, skateboarding, scootering, biking.
What is protective equipment? (helmets, wrist guards, knee and elbow pads)