How To Stop a Fall - Orthopaedic Surgeons Explain

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@libbyannstew8775 Ай бұрын

Dr Weening’s facial expressions are the bomb! Glad you weren’t hurt after your tumble, Dr. Zalzal. I have hardwood floors throughout my home and I always wear something on my feet when using the stairs - never sock feet only. And I hang onto the railing. Never thought I’d see the day, but here we are.

@adamesd3699 Ай бұрын

Why not put carpet on the stairs? I like hardwood floors, but have learned that carpeted stairs can literally be a lifesaver.

@libbyannstew8775 Ай бұрын

@@adamesd3699 I like the look of the wood, it’s easier to keep clean and as long as I have something on my feet I’m good! 😊

@t.k3025 Ай бұрын

For seniors, it is also depth perception. Make sure your glasses are a good prescription.

@maxineb9598 Ай бұрын

Thats why I take mine off going down stairs.

@user-yx8zq4yy5o Ай бұрын

I had a bad fall walking across a NYC street and tripping over the edge of a steel plate. Because my hands were in my coat pockets I could not break my fall. Landed on my face, and broke my orbital above the left eye. When walking, keep your hands out of your pockets!❤️

@beverleygibson1394 Ай бұрын

Vitally important too, consuming too much alcohol can lead to a fall.

@TalkingWithDocs Ай бұрын

Very good point!

@ClareHarrison-qi3bw Ай бұрын

I believe it doesn't hurt at the time. Just when you wake up later. Apparently. So I'm told. 😇

@SheilaEnglish2 Ай бұрын

That was both hilarious and informative. I’m not laughing at Dr Zalzal falling I promise, I’m laughing at Dt Weening’s facial expressions 😂

@JasonSmith-lp6wg Ай бұрын

In The Hitch Hiker's Guide to The Galaxy, flying is defined as the fine art of 'throwing yourself at the ground and missing.' So, if you want to stop a fall, just miss hitting the ground. It's quite simple.

@IMBlakeley Ай бұрын

Tried it a few times, failed every time but at least I know where my towel is.

@JasonSmith-lp6wg Ай бұрын

@@IMBlakeley Don't quite, now! You're so close! 😃

@ClareHarrison-qi3bw Ай бұрын

Exactly. Falling is absolutely fine and painless and wonderfully weightless. Hitting hard stuff not so much.

@bwc1878 Ай бұрын

Every good double act needs a fall guy. Glad you survived to tell the tale, Doc Zalzal.

@TalkingWithDocs Ай бұрын

Yes!

@BobDobbs681 Ай бұрын

I was on a hike with an elderly person who explained his use of half-steps, or "baby steps," on very rocky terrain or on stairs when carrying unwieldy things with both hands. On stairs, this would be taking each step "one at a time" with both feet ending up on each step before taking the next step. I've done this at home and when hiking and it helps. As mentioned, I think mindfulness is the most important things to reduce falls.

@andreakane3993 Ай бұрын

My sister is 76 and I’m always telling her to slow down and be aware of her surroundings.

@Melissabella Ай бұрын

I was playing catch with my dog. I ran after the ball while I was still watching the dog and this is how I found your channel. I slipped on the ball and managed to fall exactly the right way to break my hip. I'm currently recovering from a total hip replacement. The dog is fine. I'm glad you're well, Dr. Zalzal.

@intherockies Ай бұрын

I posted a dog story too 🤪

@gregmgm06 Ай бұрын

I laughed out loud when Paul said to use your head to protect your hands......Good one!

@rogerlewis1295 Ай бұрын

As I’ve written re past videos, for a 77yo male, my wife and I are extremely active, biking, hiking, backpacking….. I had a systemic MRSA infection nine years ago that coalesced in my lumbar spine and psoas leaving me paralyzed but through a year of therapy and daily activities I regained my ability to walk, run and hike. I have noticed over time that the residual neuropathy has left me with some nerve deficit in my toes and I’ve taken a couple of face plants due to the lack of sensation when I snag a toe on a rock or root while on the trail. We use hiking sticks on the trails but a caution there is to not get tangled up in the sticks. We’ve had at least three friends using hiking sticks and using the loops on the handles, and when they have fallen, being tied to the sticks has resulted in broken wrists. We have tried our best to maintain strength, work on our core strength, balance and flexibility, so we can continue our outdoor adventures. Thanks! for your continued great informative videos.

@Amanda-wv1sn Ай бұрын

You are an inspiration. What is unsaid is that, in addition to “core” strength, you must have had amazing strength of spirit to come through that ordeal.

@kayslowey-sly2138 Ай бұрын

For seniors…Pick Up Your Feet! Don’t shuffle along. I feel that isn’t said enough. If you have a medical reason for not picking up you feet, that’s fine. I believe many just forget to take steps. I’m 73 and I try to watch where I’m stepping. It’s not 100%, but it helps. Thank you for the video and glad you weren’t hurt.

@mrparlanejxtra Ай бұрын

Eating more boiled cabbage will help. Be sure to drink the water too.

@ronaldgarrison8478 Ай бұрын

Don't shuffle-excellent advice. I can speak from a certain amount of experience. About 4 to 5 years ago, I had three falls within about a one-year period. I could remember how they happened. It was always very sudden. One thing I can say: It usually isn't a balance issue; at least it wasn't for me. It's usually a muscle issue. Muscles respond sluggishly. You shuffle a bit. And when you do, your center of gravity starts creeping out ahead of your feet. When that happens, if anything catches your feet, even a little, it's very hard to recover your upright position. You may feel exactly what is happening, but you can't stop it, especially as it all happens in a second or two. Watch where you're walking, and where there could be obstacles. Step decisively. Don't shuffle. And don't wear floppy shoes. George Burns lived to, I think, 101. He might not have looked like that athletic a guy. But he was a dancer, from way back. Dancers are very expert in controlling their body movements, and they don't usually let gravity get the better of them. Hey, life is a dance as much as anything.

@Unknown-hu4gf Ай бұрын

It's a medical reason for seniors not picking up their feet dummy!

@lindaogle5999 Ай бұрын

I was standing in the yard with legs locked, dog brushed by and the knee buckled. Fell back breaking my ankle. I was 78 and alone. I scooted over to the deck but couldn't get up the stairs. Luckily the garbage truck came down the alley and I was able to flag him down. I am now very fearful of falling. It sucks being old sometimes, maybe all the time!

@carolinejohn4537 Ай бұрын

I totally agree friend ❤

@Amanda-wv1sn Ай бұрын

Always carry your phone on your pocket!! For exactly this reason.

@elizabethmunroe3676 Ай бұрын

My mother used to say, "Lift your feet!" Keep floors and surfaces tidy. Take time when you stand up to get your balance before you start walking or turning. Shoes with good traction for walking outdoors. Don't walk through snow. Take your time getting out of a vehicle, if you have to step down. Make sure your foot is positioned to land flat when stepping off a curb or step, or out of a car.

@DonnaLLoyd-lt6ot Ай бұрын

Common sense!

@DonnaLLoyd-lt6ot Ай бұрын

So, the bottom line is…pay attention. You don’t need a “doctor “ tell you ! ( especially arrogant ones )

@Amanda-wv1sn Ай бұрын

Excellent points, Elizabeth!

@maxineb9598 Ай бұрын

Mh mother used to say that as well as "heel, toe".

@cherylrobbins9926 Ай бұрын

So glad you are okay. Falls happen so quickly for the most part it is out of your control

@cris_miko Ай бұрын

Ahhh, we all slip up sometimes. Glad you didn't break anything. My last fall, walking the dog on an icy day resulted in a broken wrist four days before Thanksgiving. Yay! No cooking or cleaning for me!

@Amanda-wv1sn Ай бұрын

Can’t believe how many of these stories involve a dog. Though we had many dogs, more than one at a time, over the years, my concern about falling at this time of life is a major reason I did not adopt another after my last dog died. Friends express the same. So sad!

@PVVI2015 Ай бұрын

I do a daily online exercise program called Essentrics which focuses on range of motion, agility, balance, coordination etc. I’m 75 with both hips and both knees replaced. This program has kept me able to do the activities I love!

@MichaelSmith-ly6wx Ай бұрын

I have had several falls during my lifetime, most recently due to my drop foot condition. The gold nugget in this video for me is "learning how to fall". I took Judo as a teenager, and learned how to properly fall without an injury. This has helped me greatly as I matured.

@cherylmcnutt9905 Ай бұрын

I wish they had further discussed that topic. How does one learn how to fall? I’m a senior citizen and walk with a cane. I have had many falls due to having bad knees from a car accident 15 years ago. The last fall I had messed up my rotator cuffs too. Was told if I fall again my rotator cuffs could require surgery. Doctors: please do a video on how one goes about learning “how to fall properly.”

@MichaelSmith-ly6wx Ай бұрын

@@cherylmcnutt9905 That's an excellent idea! Hope the Docs follow through with your request. Stay safe.

@steviegee7116 Ай бұрын

Double down bro judo and sking!! Expert at falling!!

@mrparlanejxtra Ай бұрын

Very kind of Dr Paul to donate this video. He knows an awful lot about this case. He nearly laughed. In the end gravity always wins. In the meantime life errr, finds a way, as noted by Jeff Goldblum in Jurassic Park. I have noticed as I get older that I can be walking along minding my own business and suddenly I am heading toward the ground and unless you do something quick, it comes at you and hits you with a big thump. It is most likely the beginning of something bad as I have terrible balance and most likely I have a brain tumor or dementia or multiple sclerosis on the way but it is not worth getting it checked out because the NZ medical system works like you taking your car in for new spark plugs and they just replace one and send you home with 5 others that need replacing.

@MrMockingbird1313 Ай бұрын

Hey Docs, Love your shows. As a boy I had three years of judo classes. As a senior adult, with an active life, I have had many falls. Withour thought, I still do judo falls and yell KIAA!. No broken bones yet.

@JimfromIndy Ай бұрын

After multiple spinal surgeries, a total knee replacement, drop foot in both feet, and a case of IT Band syndrome, I'm at extreme risk of falling. I do fall, maybe once a quarter, usually when I'm very tired. Thanks for your advice.

@wisecanadianwoman Ай бұрын

Well this was timely. Just last week I fell down the front stairs carrying too many boxes while wearing sandals. This fall had me going head first onto the cement at the bottom of the steps but I managed to twist my body around and avoid that incident, however, I scraped and bruised my legs and shoulder really bad and my hip is still sore! Lesson learned for sure! At 71 I'm not as agile as I use to be. 😩

@barbarafogarty4802 Ай бұрын

Have had 2 bad falls. One 10 years ago. Distracted in a parking lot. Tripped over a small cement bumper. Nothing broken But had broken tooth. Required an implant. $$ And much bruising and facial stitches. Then a few months ago fell on my deck by turning too fast/twisted. ER facial stitches. And awful bruising. This fall created worse bruising because now I take Eliquis for my heart condition. Soooo I have become super aware of everything you mentioned and try to stay focused on where every foot fall goes.

@lizsaxe1390 Ай бұрын

I've fallen 3x after ortho surgery - am told that if falls wasn't in the surgery report - it didn't happen. Am 84 and work out 3x a week...no professional ever told me that muscles keep bones in place. You are right...I am in charge of my own health!

@nancyfoster1627 Ай бұрын

I have fallen several times! Focus on how you are walking. Walk heel/toe, not toe first. This was part of my problem every time!

@debbiechadwick861 Ай бұрын

Yes indeed. Many times I've caught myself shuffling bit and not picking up my feet. Then the shoe catches and down I go. Lately I'm walking slower and w more deliberation.

@nancyfoster1627 Ай бұрын

@@debbiechadwick861 I even find myself saying, "Heel, heel" as I walk so I will focus!

@cherylsmith2345 Ай бұрын

You Gents are so incredibly sage, wise and deliver your message with a measure of humour 😂. Thank you, we appreciate everything you post. Dr. Zalzal you’re a rock star for sharing the “fall” video. I fell (8 years ago) walking quickly (why the heck was I in a hurry) barefoot, between our lino and hardwood flooring. Typical “3 stooges fall”, airborne and almost simultaneously landed on my wrist and tailbone; broke my wrist. A rather humbling experience for a stubborn independent individual (me). Still amazed to this day how that even happened. I am so mindful now of balance, gait, what’s in my path and try to pay attention. An ounce of prevention ….

@user-mi9wg2gq7c Ай бұрын

I had one bad fall down a flight of stairs in my home last year. I was holding the railing but with my not as strong left arm and turns out the carpeting on the stairs had come loose and after walking down two steps I went skiing down the rest while my left arm just changed my trajectory. Apparently at 65 I no longer bounce. Wonderful surgeon put Humpty Dumpty back together with a metal plate and a pile of screws and physio completed the recovery. One year plus post surgery still have an ankle & foot that’s swells & not so flexible so I have to be very vigilant and aware of my footsteps. Fluke accident but good news is no carpeting on those stairs now! 😃

@julejustjule Ай бұрын

Glad you are ok Dr. Zalzal. I have railings/bannisters on both sides of the stairs, that way I have something to hold onto no matter what I am carrying in whatever hand. It has helped me a few times as you can only fall as many stairs as your arm is long instead of going down them all.

@sallymcmahan3896 Ай бұрын

I just had a hip replacement and im very carful and i make sure im aware of potential falls physical therapy has helped me with that as well. Thank you again.

@mrparlanejxtra Ай бұрын

I remember the first fall I ever had. It was being born. My mother was standing there and I just slipped out and gravity did the rest with a cold slippery thump. My mother said to my father, "get that will you dear".

@barbaraebner5889 Ай бұрын

Dr Z glad you are okay. I am ashamed to say that I laugh when people fall, even as I try to help them. I don’t know why I do this. I will give your fall a 9 for sticking the landing without getting hurt.

@TalkingWithDocs Ай бұрын

Yes we do too!

@bethford6884 Ай бұрын

I was walking UP the basement stairs, pivoted to go back down, next thing I know I'm falling off the fourth step landing on the basement floor breaking my wrist and I think I popped out something in my chest (or broke rib/sternum), cuts on my thigh/leg from breaking the cat litter box. I still don't know how I fell. This convinced me to buy a one level ranch, no stairs, and I am being super careful.

@bob-atl Ай бұрын

Ladders & stairs, have had me more than once !!!!

@TalkingWithDocs Ай бұрын

Totally dangerous

@alethearobinson8132 Ай бұрын

Tooooooo late.😂 Watching this while recuperating with my new bionic hip replacement. Classic move. Rushing along the sidewalk, foot caught and I went flying, twisted sideways to avoid smashing my face into the paventment. My hip took the blow.😢. Dr. Z. glad you didn't break anything

@TalkingWithDocs Ай бұрын

Wishing you a speedy recovery

@donnamariebrown2478 Ай бұрын

I thought I was the only faller around. LOL. Thanks for coming clean Dr. Zalzal. Love that dog too!!

@thestormforce5 Ай бұрын

Look at where you're going, pay attention to the ground and where your step is going to land.

@annewolak2357 Ай бұрын

12 weeks ago I went for a short walk with my dog on a trail close to home,,,and I DID NOT PROPERLY TIE MY HIKING BOOTS.... so now I have ORIF left radius with a titanium plate and 9 screws and fractured ulnar stylus floating around. I had only laced my boots half way up, leaving long loops that got tangled on the opposite boot hooks as I ran down a hill. Always properly tie your shoes.

@JaneSeguin-cv8zk Ай бұрын

Oscar winning performance from both of you!! Encore! Encore!… or maybe not?!

@TalkingWithDocs Ай бұрын

Yes not!

@sandyrichmond2570 Ай бұрын

Love the chemistry between you two! Loved this video not only for information but for the comedy at the expense of the poor unnamed (😉 ) person that fell. Love you guys.

@Buzzy-bm6bv Ай бұрын

Great video. Thank you. I always appreciate the humor you bring to your audience with your didactic information. As a physical therapist, I have to say that the primary reason my patients fall as they get older is they don’t dorsiflex enough. They’re older the muscles are older and weaker, and sometimes they don’t automatically, lift their toes and foot up to clear the ground and then they find themselves on the ground. I try to focus on my patient concentrating on a good heel strike, which makes them have to lift their toes up to strike on their heels. Just an addition to what you were saying. Take it for it’s worth. Again thanks for all your information and all your ideas. The dock on the right side of the video is always smiling and looks like he’s a funny force to deal with and that’s nice. You’re both great but I appreciate his ‘impishness’ :-)

@robinjones6999 Ай бұрын

another great video and subject. Things certainly get more problematic as you get older

@jannie690 Ай бұрын

I fell 5 times last year at the age of 76. I now pick up my feet, look where I am going and use a cane as a walking stick if I am unsure of the terrain and when I am walking my dog. I have been fall free for 6 months and I manage about 8,000 Steps a day. I e had a hip and knee replaced in the past 4 years and although I love my Orthopedic Surgeon , I’m in no hurry to see him.

@phinfogg3960 Ай бұрын

I am 77 and have fallen a couple of times and luckily have not been badly injured. But I will tell you that it sure hurts and even stuns. I try to pay attention to each step now. I do think walking a lot helps maintain balance.

@robynmartinez3846 Ай бұрын

A few years back I had a nasty fall. Didn't trip over anything, completly flat ground. My body just decided to lunge forward and use my head as a battering ram against concrete. And no, alcohol was not involved. I landed on my left eyebrow and fortunately I did not break my frontal bone. No pain, no concussion just alot of bleeding. The cut was miniscule, but kept pouring blood. I still have a dent in my forehead from the fall. Wish I could post the pics, quite amusing.

@larryherbert2881 Ай бұрын

Love the Talking Docs and find them very helpful and the humour is great. I am in my late 60s and have fallen a couple of times this year. Once dismounting a bike and another similar to the fall shown here in this video. I managed not to really do anything serious to myself as I weight train with a friend 4-5 times a week and feel the extra strength in my frame helped cushioned my fall. Every little bit helps as you age!

@LDiamondz Ай бұрын

All those falls I took from skateboarding ions ago, didn't hurt at all. Years later, they're all catching up to me, now. Oh, my aching back and knees!

@user-fc7pr5yc8c Ай бұрын

I did hear him say “I” as well 😁 I haven’t finished watching the video yet, but I will. I slipped on a melted piece of ice in my kitchen and did a hurdle split three months ago, ripping off three hamstring tendons from the bone. Two months ago, I had them surgically reattached. What a long recovery road this is.😭 The lesson I learned no more bare feet or socks in my house. From now on, I will use non-skid slippers.

@LDiamondz Ай бұрын

Yup, he said "I" fell. Your injury sounds horrible. I hope you will be healed and pain free very soon! ❤ I had a 'banana peel' type of slip/fall. Landed right on my mid back. Had to go to the hospital by ambulance. I fractured my T12 and L1 vertebraes. Ouch, so much pain. ❤

@user-fc7pr5yc8c Ай бұрын

@@LDiamondz oh man. That does sound so painful. Hope it’s better and healed.

@ClareHarrison-qi3bw Ай бұрын

But then you stop dead and get propelled forward ...😊

@KatysRebornNursery Ай бұрын

I had a fall this Monday 13th I was walking from my room to living room to grab something and my lower back went out then I starting falling then my knee cap went all the way to the left as I was catching myself to the couch as was close too. Paramedics arrived and I decided to stay home and just rest elavate and taking it easy bruising is started this morning had X-rays yesterday.

@darlenericotta Ай бұрын

Thank you Docs it is good to be aware of your surrounding area, not fun to fall. That’s why I ended up with my last knee replacement. Thanks Dr. Zalzal! Thank you both for all your wonderful videos. Bless you both!

@misseygallawan4662 Ай бұрын

I am so glad you are ok Doc!

@rogergardner7740 Ай бұрын

At 69 I fell from my ladder out frontof myhouse while painting Landed on my right side felt stupid Dusted myself off then thought kinda hurts took myself to ER Nicest people got whisked into xrays etc then back to ER doc shop MD Said was ok just bruised bad I said i missed the bottom step and lost my balance Doc said Thats the most missed step your not alone and many werent as lucky as you. So one step at a time with lazer focus and to this day i think About it going up n down ladders

@shyamlynn243 Ай бұрын

It happens to us all that's for sure. Glad you didn't get hurt Doc!

@IMeMineWho Ай бұрын

"Lol. It looked like YOU!" Seriously though. I have fallen a few times and they were at night from a curb that I could not see and I was wearing high wedged boots and another time when I was carrying a heavy load and walking up stairs. (I actually fell up.) Let me add that compounded with the stairs and heavy load, I was also exhausted from stress. I have since ceased to wear high wedged shoes and rarely carry heavy loads of things. Knock wood.

@aljanet1514 Ай бұрын

Two weeks ago I got on a ladder to pick some lemons and halfway on the ladder I fell on my back and slammed my left heel, the same heel that I have the Haglund deformity. The worst thing was the following day my wife and I went on a 7 day cruise, I could barely walk but made it.

@Manateesmile66 Ай бұрын

The more I tried to “race” to get my legs back under myself when I was going down after tripping, the more momentum was achieved and I went pretty much airborne and landed directly on my shoulder on garage floor and broke my shoulder..I should have just fallen once I tripped , and let my items fall from my arms! Maybe I could have avoided a broken shoulder. It happened so fast but I definitely learned from it!!

@TalkingWithDocs Ай бұрын

It sure does happen fast

@dianemalek436 Ай бұрын

I fell while hiking last November and fractured 2 ribs. I was wearing proper hiking boots but my foot slipped on a damp rock. I am an assistant coach for a program in New York called Matter of Balance where we talk about ways to make your home safer and also learn some exercises to help prevent falls.

@Amanda-wv1sn Ай бұрын

Please share some of what you teach!

@helanna9843 Ай бұрын

I was working in my garage, in a tight space, with my shoes half on. I turned suddenly, fell and stuck my hand out to break my fall. I shattered my wrist and needed a plate to hold the bones together. I'm cautious now to the point of paranoia. Thanks for the reminders.

@marystewart1717 Ай бұрын

Oh man I trip over nothing on flat surfaces!

@Lazzar1958 Ай бұрын

I wasn't sure if that 'friend' was Dr. Zalzal, but now we know what's under that scrub cap! 😉

@psynurse Ай бұрын

It's been exposed before 😊

@Joy21090 Ай бұрын

So glad you are OK, Dr. Zalzal! I've had far too many falls. Some total accidents -- like falling down stairs while holding a baby, thought of nothing but protecting Baby's head, and sprained both ankles. Others because of jobs I've had -- walking an unfamiliar student who has autism to the bus at the end of the day, student "drops", and to avoid stepping on student, I twisted myself so the next step wasn't on student's face, long knee recovery there. And some from being an idiot -- decided to "twirl" like my student who twirled constantly. Instantly dixzy, and down I went, landing with my fist jammed into my sternum and ribs. TWO MONTHS I was out of work for that! Could you please cover what to do to help yourself if you've had a bad fall and are alone without your phone? Like, how precisely is the best way to get yourself to a chair?

@ClareHarrison-qi3bw Ай бұрын

You should be pretty good at it by now. 😆

@helenshum5651 Ай бұрын

This happened before cellphone was invented. I ran for the phone in the kitchen as I was entering the house, still had my winter boots on. The rubber sole caught on the tiled floor and I fell hard. Now I have three pins inside the right elbow.

@annahui9919 Ай бұрын

Excellent video Drs. good advice how should we walk to avoid get ourselves in injury. Falling is worse when happens in the elderly. Take care everyone..

@susiemitchell1198 Ай бұрын

I'm glad you're ok!

@intherockies Ай бұрын

Dogs can also be a cause for falls. Usually not caused by their owner/doc looking at them 😂 but if they get right under your feet and you are not watching you could trip over them. My dog pulled me down while I was holding his leash. He saw a squirrel and took off while I had my head turned so he caught me off guard. Broke my front tooth, busted my lip, and I had road rash on my face from falling on the concrete. That happened about 6 years ago and I still have the dog. It wasn't his fault, he was doing what dogs do, chasing things. Wet feet especially after a shower can be another problem area. Older people might trip over a bathmat but the slippery floor is not good either. Fell on my knee when I slipped on the bathroom floor while getting out of the shower. I could write a book of what not to do 😂

@Melissabella Ай бұрын

My physical therapist told me not to walk my dog on a leash for a year after my hip replacement.

@Manateesmile66 Ай бұрын

Haha- my husband DID do something that caused my fall. 😂 BUT I have to say my arms were full, it was a dark garage and I was in a hurry. His work boots were left in the walkway. Broke shoulder; clear through the surgical neck, and greater tuberosity. 😮

@TalkingWithDocs Ай бұрын

See all of the critical elements

@woodturner1954 Ай бұрын

Several years ago while working in the garage, got the feet tangled, hands full, and went down on my side like a mummy. My head ended up under the truck bumper. Just enough clearance for my head to miss it. Now there are no cables, hoses of any kind allowed on the floor, they all hang from the ceiling. And I keep the floor clean.

@allie4664 Ай бұрын

You guys are AMAZING! Thank you for using humor in explaining solutions!

@christinehutto1972 Ай бұрын

Love the humor and the information! Also, the scrubs look great! I fell at work 10 years ago. Pretty severe fracture of the patella requiring ORIF surgery. Years of physical therapy, water aerobics, knee braces, steroid injections, Hyaluronic acid knee injections, and finally a LTKR. The recommendations you shared are so accurate and appreciated!

@TalkingWithDocs Ай бұрын

Very welcome. All the best

@whilethevossisaway Ай бұрын

I fell down my stairway trying to carry too much to avoid taking the stairs multiple times. A week later I was at a doctors appointment when a nurse noticed I was unsteady. Thanks to her trained eye I was diagnosed with a concussion, MRI was negative thankfully!

@lindakurman8642 Ай бұрын

Love that Dr zalzal was careful during the fall

@CBC683 Ай бұрын

That’s how I fell. Walking on city sidewalk and a tree root was coming up through the concrete. I fell and broke my knee cap. Now I’m so paranoid about falling again. I did put both hands out and sprained both wrist too.

@user-mi9wg2gq7c Ай бұрын

Ouch!

@cadrewstrickland1912 Ай бұрын

I learn as I get older is to be sure and pick my feet up while walking.

@murphyarmstrong3163 Ай бұрын

The trick to elders avoiding falls is to take up weightlifting. Especially the Olympic style lifts, the clean and jerk, and the snatch. These dynamic lifts help develop strength, speed, power and balance. All that’s needed is a barbell and a coach.

@tinasyoga Ай бұрын

What’s the jerk?

@judycontreras2335 Ай бұрын

Glad you weren't hurt Dr Zalzal

@ccaudi Ай бұрын

My stride is what gets me. As I'm walking, my legs naturally tire and before I know it, I'm no longer lifting my toes as I stride. If there is any irregular feature to the sidewalk, trail or roadbed, I stub my toe and down I go

@TalkingWithDocs Ай бұрын

Yes, the toe dragging is a problem

@Lori-zh2hv Ай бұрын

People need to have clear paths in their homes- not clutter. Throw rugs are very bad as they flip over so you can trip. Shoes, umbrellas, etc. put back in a reliable place. Have a good place to take "wet-shoes" off so you won't slip.... I can go on Drs........ I worked on the hardest floor in the hospital & let you guess- ha ha. Take care, love your videos 🥰

@scottdutra788 Ай бұрын

As a nurse for years we caught blame for falls within the nursing facilities with all our interventions in place, we were held to account. Turns out many (geriatric patients) had weak bones if not porous in nature. I never heard a doctor blame nurses for falls that said the state have. Vit d3 I believe helps enormously.

@taramansion Ай бұрын

I just fell a few weeks ago when I was running with my dog. We both heard an unusual bird and both looked over to see what it was. She stopped right in front of me and I fell on my hands and knees. Lesson learned is don't let your dog run too close to you and keep your eye on her!

@debk6598 Ай бұрын

You two are hilarious! Thank you for making a sometimes bland subject fun to listen to.

@raypascali8029 Ай бұрын

You guys are too funny! Thanks for sharing!

@zizzie4081 Ай бұрын

I remove my readers going up and down the stairs. Or put them on top of my head. They can distort the terrain. And not just the phone while walking; I fell and broke my knee just zipping up my pocketbook. When I'm walking, I'm walking. Nothing else. Thanks for the video. I'd be interested in other tips for preventing a fall or ways to strengthen and bounce.

@lynnettecook6973 Ай бұрын

I'm so glad you were NOT hurt Dr. Z!! 🙂I have fallen several times before and after both hip replacements. One thing I did to keep from falling after my first hip replacement, I removed all rugs in the house. Since the hip and knees are/were messed up, I didn't raise my feet as high as I should, so I tripped over rugs several times. Also keep all electrical cords behind furniture or at least, away from the main walking area. I couldn't agree more, watch where you/we step and don't look at the phone!!!!! Fortunately, my head isn't a vital organ, so I strive to protect my hands too!!! 🙂

@mikedunn7795 Ай бұрын

Did about 25 pushups daily 30 years ago when I ran. It still saves my face if I fall forward.

@dogsrgodsspelledbackwards3340 Ай бұрын

Perfect Dr. Zal Zal. You did a good one. How about you are a person who has limited feeling in their feet? I used to have numbness in just my right foot and depended on my left to feel what’s underneath. NOW, I have 2 numb feet and my falls are more frequent. I know why the right is numb, but the left is something for me to check into . That’s a great video and I’m sure it will help a lot of people you tumble.

@TalkingWithDocs Ай бұрын

Yes, abnormal sensation in your feet definitely can be part of the cause

@samueljaramillo4221 Ай бұрын

We were in Italy two months ago and the roads are the worst that I’ve seen anywhere. The streets in Rome and Florence are all cobblestones, very uneven.

@lonistewart3405 Ай бұрын

Hah! He was looking at his dog. I was walking up to a store and someone was walking an uber sweet Golden Retriever puppy off to my left. I was so busy looking at the puppy that I failed to notice a curb coming up that was painted bright yellow so you couldn't miss it. I did. Landed on my face, broke my glasses, got taken by ambulance to the hospital for a check up. Needless to say massive bruising on my face. Very attractive. Anyway, the takeaway is to always watch where you're going! 😂😂😂

@BionicMilkaholic Ай бұрын

Slipped on ice on the driveway when it was dark. I was 14. Tib/fib break requiring surgery. Most recent was I stepped on a toy and lost my balance, but was able to control the fall enough to land on the bed. I've also fallen 8 feet from a ladder and managed to only sprain my ankle and needed stitches in my hand. I'm a woman in construction. Guys tend to be taller, so they take bigger steps. I also have knee problems. I can't walk around like a lot of the guys do. I'm constantly scanning the site for a path of least resistance.

@gregorykacsandy5005 Ай бұрын

🙏👍... don't fall to start with ! 😂 Lol

@B-ch6uk Ай бұрын

Glad you didn't get hurt Doc

@ginam.4990 Ай бұрын

You guys crack me up. Great info. I have a job that is hyper focused on safety. I used to think, how annoying, but no more as we've seen a lot of avoidable accidents. It makes me aware of what can potentially go wrong. As my company says, "walking is working."

@raineyd4842 Ай бұрын

I’m 70 years old. Last year I was on a 3 step ladder, cleaning shelves in my closet, when I heard my doorbell ring. I quickly turned around to go answer the door but I forgot I was on the ladder and just stepped off the ladder and broke my wrist. I was in such pain and as I stood up I fainted and hit my head on the wall. No more ladders for me!

@sandraoboyle5155 Ай бұрын

We do not wear our outside shoes in the house, but I have learned that socks and stairs are a bad combination (don't ask😮) slippers were not much better. I started purchasing cheap tennis shoes that are as comfortable as any slipper but much safer for me. Plus, they make me look sporty.

@davidpescod7573 Ай бұрын

Many thanks, Docs, for giving some really good advice on how to avoid having a fall

@davidsicard2651 Ай бұрын

You guys are hilarious !!!!!

@DrSteveAFG Ай бұрын

I broke distal radius on bicycle fall, I have fallen twice during treatment period with the cast, having one arm or leg out of action significantly increases risk of further falls. The anger and embarrassment that comes with a fall and the blame you apply to the object causing the fall is interesting too - it’s not my fault! You can sort of see this in the video of the fall.

@southtxblues Ай бұрын

I know it seems overkill but a plan to identify any of those contributory factors is very important, especially for us older folks (not to imply the person who fell is old, but I am). Multitasking is not only overrated, but more unsafe the older I get. Good video. I sent it to my spouse's phone because she she just suffered two falls requiring ER visits and stitches. The first was a fall from a step stool while trying to carry a load of stuff to place it on top of the refrigerator. She fell on to some plastic bins removed from the old refrigerator that were on the floor. The second, just a few days later, she was carrying a fragile device trying to step over our cat blocking the way. She ended up falling on the fragile device breaking it into many pieces. Both avoidable.

@kolitiokada9825 Ай бұрын

Hey Dr Zalzal! Thanks for the teachable moment! Glad you're ok!

@thehealthinsight4587 Ай бұрын

I absolutely love your channel, and the Docs have been a source of my regular KZfaq education and 'refreshing content' for a while now. I ask that the editor of the thumbnail post a photo of the surgeon not smiling, because it is juxtaposed against the elderly man falling down and it doesn't approriately match the seriousness of this issue. Thank you so much for the consideration.