Is There a Safe Way to Fall?

There are many reasons why we fall. Every day somebody somewhere is taking a spill. Falls can cause major breaks and take many months of physical therapy to recover from.

So how can we prevent falls? All falls cannot be prevented but there is a safer way to fall.

# 1 is always protect your head! If you are falling backward tuck your head to your chin.

#2 spread as much of the impact as you can by landing on a meatier part of your body.

Check out this article for some great tips on how to fall safely

Remember to salt your sidewalks and parking lots and let’s keep each other safe!
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