Folk ways how not to fall on ice. How to walk in ice so as not to fall? On a horizontal surface
How to walk on Russian streets on ice so as not to fall? A question that worries all pedestrians this winter. Black ice is equally dangerous for everyone, that is, car drivers too.
But this article will describe rescue methods specifically for pedestrians in order to survive until the end of winter without injuries, dislocations and fractures, especially fractures of the hip joint and femoral neck, which are a real misfortune in the winter season.
So, while moving on ice, in no case keep your hands in your pockets, balance them for balance. Your movement speed should be slightly slower than you would normally walk. Hang bags with shoulder straps - do not carry them in your hands. Ice can lurk under the snow in absolutely any place, so if you walk the same path every day before work, try to remember the safest sections of the path. Step on the ground with a full foot, do not go around obstacles on toes or otherwise. If you are a senior citizen, get a spiked cane or at least a rubberized tip.
If you slip and feel that you are about to fall, try not to spread your legs, but to keep them together. Bend your legs a little to reduce the height of the possible fall. Keeping your legs and arms straight will help reduce the risk of bruises and sprains. When crossing the road, do not rush to cross it. Better to wait for another car to pass. Refrain from high-heeled boots. Shoes with a stable rubberized flat sole will become safer. When walking, try to shuffle slightly, as if you were skiing. Step confidently with your entire sole and be sure to watch your step.
What to do with slippery shoes?
What to do with shoes if they slip a lot and there is no way to buy a new pair? Here are some tips:1.We take the couple to the workshop with a request to stick rubber pads on the soles. Rubberized shoes slip much less;
2. We glue a medical plaster on the sole. The patch is enough for a few hours, then, of course, it will fall off and you will have to glue it on again. This is a cheap but effective way to protect yourself from falls;
3.If you have old felt boots, be sure to use their felt. After cutting out small circles with a diameter of 3-4 cm, glue them with permanent glue to the sole and heels. Leave the boots in a warm place for a day so that the glue is completely dry. The felt will wear off when the shoes are worn for a long time, but you will definitely not fall with it for a long time.
The transition period has come. Ice on the street.
Even the softest soles on shoes may not save a person from ice and slipping. The risk of falling under these conditions and being injured is very high.
Now we will consider several options - how to make anti-slip pads for anti-slip shoes at home with your own hands. And if you do not have the opportunity to buy these linings, then we will tell you how to make sure that your shoes do not slip on ice.
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1) Option 1.
We take the old felt boot. We cut off a piece from it and nail it with small studs to the sole of our shoes. Or we glue it to the sole. Usually, this option using an old felt boot (a piece of felt is also suitable) will help resist slipping of the shoes if there is no rain outside (not damp), if there is no snowfall. If all this is there (snow or rain), then the felt will simply take a small crust and will also slide along the road, as if you were skating. This method protects the shoes from ice for 7-10 days. Then the felt is erased.
2) Option 2.
To make your own footwear against ice, you will need Moment glue. Apply glue to the sole of the shoe with a snake. Let it dry a little. Then we smear it with a match on the sole with a small snake. In a day, when the glue dries up, rub it a little with coarse sandpaper so that its surface becomes rough. Usually, this method protects against ice for 4-6 days (for a week).
3) Option 3.
Simplest. Take a large adhesive plaster and glue it in pieces to the sole of the shoe. The effect is about the same - for 3-4 days you will have enough protection from ice. But it is necessary that there is no snowfall or rain, so that the adhesive plaster does not crust over.
4) Option 4.
The hardware store sells special strips with sticky emery cloth (see photo). They are usually used near shops, glued on the porch so that visitors do not fall in winter. Likewise, they can be glued to the sole of the shoe, like a plaster. Usually, this method is enough for 2-3 days with ice, since the sandpaper quickly wears out when walking on the asphalt or in the entrance of the house.
5) Option 5.
Use of various polyurethane heels. This material is soft, like silicone, and it does not tan on ice. Therefore, it adheres well to the ice and protects a person from slipping on it. Typically, these heels last the whole season.
6) Option 6.
Metal heels. They are made and sold specifically for those regions where ice is frequent. Or for special services that work in the mountains or in conditions of frequent slipping of shoes. These can be special heels with spikes, nails, heels around the perimeter of shoes, etc. But in the city, where after the street people enter the premises, these heels are somehow uncomfortable, they knock like metal horseshoes. Therefore, use them only as a last resort, when other methods do not help.
7) Option 7.
Special anti-icing pads for shoes. They are rubber. And on the bottom of them there are metal spikes, like a studded car tire. Wearing weaved shoe covers, a person will walk very steadily on ice and not fall.
And the most important thing. How not to fall into ice.
First tip
... You need to choose shoes specifically for the winter. That is, so that the sole is not made of plastic, which in the cold becomes "oak, wood" and glides like skates. And so that it is made of polyurethane, which remains soft in the cold.Second tip ... The sole of the shoe should be grooved. Then it will "grab" the ice, preventing it from sliding.
Third tip ... Develop a habit of walking on ice in a special way, not like in summer. How to walk on ice? It is very simple: a) we bend our legs slightly at the knees and do not straighten them to the end until we step on a normal, stable surface. b) we take small, short, slow steps. If we walk fast, wide, if we run, we will quickly fall into the ice. C) be sure to look under your feet, noting areas with ice. If we don't look at our feet, we will not be ready for dangerous areas, and the risk of falling in this case is very high.
In the Altai Territory and Barnaul this afternoon, November 30, freezing temperatures and sleet. And in the afternoon, a significant cold snap is expected, which will lead to frosts down to -28 degrees. Already, residents of Barnaul are complaining about slippery sidewalks. It can be expected that these days there will be a significant increase in the work of trauma doctors. In order to reduce the number of people injured from falling into ice, the editorial office of the IA "Amitel" compiled a brief instruction on what to do to avoid injuries.
What to do to avoid falling?
The weather forecast is a useful thing, and the day before it will not be superfluous to look at the website of the Hydrometeorological Center. If forecasters promise ice (and this week it is), you should leave the house early in order to have a reserve of time and not to rush. Be especially careful on these days, and to reduce the likelihood of falling, you need to ditch heels and wear shoes with micro-porous soles. If on the way there is a "skating rink", which is impossible to bypass, then you should move along this section with small sliding steps, like a skier.
You should step on the entire sole, taking into account the unevenness of the surface, slightly relaxing the legs at the knees. Traumatologists recommend giving up the habit of walking, keeping your hands in your pockets. Hands should be as free as possible, try not to carry heavy bags.
By the way, you should definitely wear a hat on ice. A thick headdress not only protects the head from hypothermia, but also softens the blow.
You should be careful when crossing the carriageway, because ice phenomena can also be observed on the road. Take your time, and even less run. Try to avoid all sloped areas. Elderly people are advised to use a rubber-tipped cane or a special stick with pointed spikes.
What if I slipped?
After slipping, try to stay on your feet using the compensating movements of your arms and torso. If you are already "flying" forward, you need to extinguish the momentum by grouping, leaning on the bent arm, on the outside of the knee, turning to the side, rolling onto the bent back. All the time you need to keep the grouping.
Remember that falling onto your back is especially dangerous, as you can hit the back of your head and get a concussion. If you fall on your back, try to group in this way: pull your chin to your chest and press your arms to your chest. This will reduce the risk of head injury.
Falling on your side, you need to tuck your arm under you, falling on the upper part of the forearm. By inertia, people fall on the palm of their outstretched hand and receive a complex fracture of the wrist, possibly displacement and rupture of tendons. Try not to stick your elbows back so as not to get an ulnar fracture. A fall on the forearm absorbs the impact.
One of the most severe fractures is a hip fracture. This happens when a person falls backwards onto the asphalt. If you feel yourself falling on your butt, pull your knees up to your chest and try to fall on your side.
1. Step correctly Do not place your foot in the usual way, rolling from heel to toe, and do not take too wide steps - otherwise the toe of the leg that is behind, with each step, risks going back. The correct gait is "like a penguin": the steps are short, the legs are slightly wider than usual, and the knees are slightly bent, the foot is completely flat on the surface.
2. Don't slip
Do not try to move like on skates, making a long sliding step: gravity in this case is not on your side, and it is very easy to make a mistake in the effort. Make sure that the weight of the body is completely transferred to the supporting leg, and take the next step only when you “stick” to the ground and feel it with your whole foot.3. Keep your balance
And for this, first of all, free your hands! Do not keep them in your pockets and do not hold your bag or backpack, gently move them to the beat of walking, but do not swing randomly (remember the laws of physics).4. Focus
Yes, walking in such extreme conditions requires attention: constantly “scan” your route and your body position, and do not count the crows. At the same time, think about how and where you will fall, if necessary: so that there are no fences, curbs or deep puddles around.5. Fall
But do it right. The safest (and even somewhat comfortable) fall is on the side, grouped and gently extending one hand in front of you - if you slide it forward, the fall will slow down, and you will sink to the side of the thigh. Do not land on straight arms (fracture) and do not lean on your hands when falling back (very painful and fractured), do not keep your back straight and do not throw your head back (fracture again).6. Choose the right shoes
In the most "icy" weather, you will have to give up heels: now your best friend is shoes with a deep and uniform tread. The better the sole of the shoe bends, the better its adhesion to the smooth ice surface will be. Do not neglect "technical" means! For example, you can stick a strip of sandpaper, cloth adhesive or soft rubber "prevention" on the sole of a shoe, use removable rubber pads with metal spikes, chains or "buttons".7. Think about the benefits
After all, console yourself that those 15 minutes of walking on the icy road will replace a full workout. Because now not only your legs are working, but all muscle groups, as well as balance, agility and the ability to maintain balance are being trained. Very helpful!Cold weather and ice inevitably affect health - falling on the ice is at least fraught with injury, at the most - dislocations and fractures. The correct footwear, outerwear and an accurate gait will help protect yourself on ice and avoid injury.
How to walk on ice?
During ice, try to walk slowly, do not keep your hands in your pockets, but balance them while moving. If you are carrying a bag, hang it over your shoulder. If possible, you need to choose the safest sections of the track and do not forget that there may also be ice under the snow. It is necessary to put your foot on the ground completely on the entire sole and do not strain your knees.
Elderly people are advised to use a rubber-tipped cane or a special stick with pointed spikes. If you slip, squat down to lower your fall. To avoid fractures when falling, do not put your hand forward, try to keep your legs together.
Before crossing the road, it is best to wait once more for the car to pass, rather than run straight in front of it, even if it seems to you that it is far enough away. Otherwise, you can fall and not have time to get up. In this case, you risk ending up in a hospital bed as a result of an accident.
Try not to wear high heels on ice. It is best to wear flat shoes, preferably made of rubber, with protectors that do not harden at low temperatures.
Regardless of what kind of shoes you wear in winter, in icy conditions, move as if you were wearing skis. It is advisable to step on the entire sole and not raise your legs high when walking. If possible, it is better not to walk, but to slide. If your shoes are slippery, you can add grip to them. There are several ways to do this.
Rubber prophylaxis
The easiest option is to take the shoes to the nearest shoe shop and ask them to do “slip prevention”. You will be glued to the soles and heels with a special rubber pad, which will protect your shoes from ice.
Medical plaster
You can buy a regular medical patch, cut small pieces from it and stick them on the sole. The plaster resists slipping well, but, unfortunately, quickly gets wet and peels off. But it is impossible to predict how long the patch will last on the sole. As a rule, from a few hours to two to three days. Therefore, it is a good idea to carry a supply of adhesive with you so that you can update the stickers outside the home.
Felt
Anti-slip protection can also be made from old unnecessary felt boots. To do this, cut off small pieces of felt from the bootleg and glue them with waterproof glue or Moment glue on the heels and soles. To completely dry the glue on the boots, do not go outside in these shoes for 24 hours. This method effectively prevents slipping, but the felt will wear off over time.
Sandpaper
The soles of old boots can be rubbed with sandpaper - such prevention of slipping will ruin new shoes. In addition, this radical method will not be as effective as the previous ones, since with active wear, the sole of the boots is polished in a natural way and begins to slip. After a few days, the boots will have to be rubbed again.
Ice shoes
If the ice is very strong, you can try special anti-slip sole pads - ice shoes. They are one-size-fits-all, available at sports and hardware stores, and provide reliable protection against falls.
The rule of courtesy
If you see that a passer-by is swaying next to you or is already falling, you should not run away, fearing that he will hurt you. On the contrary, show solidarity - reach out and help maintain balance.
If you feel that you are falling in the first minutes, try to shift your torso and body weight forward and to your side. In this case, your hands will reflexively help you to weaken the force of the fall. In no case should you fall back.
If you do fall, go to a traumatologist, even if there is no noticeable bruise. Firstly, not all injuries manifest themselves immediately, and secondly, sometimes even mild pain can speak of dislocation, but only a doctor can make an accurate diagnosis.
