If a person slips, it is important to try to curl up and fall on the side or buttocks if possible, said traumatologist Maxim Antipin.
In icy conditions, it is important to choose cleared areas of the road that have been treated with anti-icing mixtures for movement. The doctor recommended focusing on walking, not getting distracted, and keeping hands free. The optimal gait in such conditions resembles the movements of a penguin: taking small steps to maintain balance. One should not run after departing transport or a flashing green traffic light.
For safe walking, comfortable shoes with a non-slip textured sole are necessary. According to the doctor, the most common injuries are to the limbs: bruises, ligament damage, and fractures of the wrist, elbow, and ankle joints. Serious consequences can occur from hitting the head on the ground. It is especially dangerous to hit the back of the head on the ice: this can lead to a traumatic brain injury and loss of consciousness.
