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.
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!❤️
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!
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.
😂😂😂 so very educational and thank you for sharing your wisdom! I had to stop the video to laugh and then continue! Best education is always funny too ❤
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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."
Great advice. We are tought in Martial arts on how to fall correctly. If you can't avoid a fall try to land on your fore arms to avoid breaking your wrists for front falls.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
My husband had Parkinson's so it wasn't his fault that he didn't lift up his feet. Keep that in mind. Shuffling can be a symptom of an illness so don't criticise people who do so. Edited to add: He passed away on December 23rd, and had several falls despite all our efforts to prevent them. I myself tripped over a paving stone while turning off the sprinkler in our back garden in 2014 and broke my shoulder falling against a basement window well. 6 weeks in a cast and sleeping sitting up. However, that fall led to me being diagnosed with stage 3 NH Lymphoma so we called that accident my lucky break since it inadvertently saved my life and gave me another 10 years of existence. Too much condescension here in my opinion. We aren't all senile and in need of further exhortation beyond that already given in the video by our two friendly physicians. Yes, it annoyed me.
@@Beruthiel45 It's not about criticism. Shuffling is a common pattern you can easily get into as you get older. I'm attuned to this precisely because I've noticed this tendency in myself. You need to resist it as much as possible, and of course, if you can't fully do so, then you need to take other steps (to pound on that metaphor some more) to mitigate the effects somehow, including the effects if you do nevertheless fall.
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 ….
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
I fell stepping of a curb and managed to sprain my ankle badly. So yes watching where you are going is a huge key. I also only have good vision in one eye and for the most part I do ok but if I am tired or distracted my depth perception fails me. That is another reason I am always banging into things and sometimes fall. Glad you are ok.
When I started taking hockey lessons, the first thing we learned was how to fall on the ice. It was a crumpling motion so that you’re landing on muscle as much as possible. Landing on your forearm rather than your hand. Trying to stop the fall made things worse. Instead, we taught our bodies how to have the memory of how to fall without injury. The same with being checked into the boards or fighting for the puck. You learn how to do it to avoid injuries.
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!
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’ :-)
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
I was traveling cross-country with my daughter, moving from the West Coast. On one of our overnight stops, I was carrying an overnight case and a shopping bag, and leaned on the door with my shoulder while using the key card. The door flew open and I flew against the wall, breaking 4 ribs. I’m now very careful about what I do while carrying anything in my hands.
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.
That's what I tell doctors when they ask me how I got my Head Injury: That I was trying to learn how to fly. I find out fast which doctors have a good sense of humor. Docs: A very funny, yet important and informative video. You two are very good at this! Thanks. I will show this to my elderly mother.
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.
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! 😃
This is incredibly useful information!! Having had bilateral hip replacement I live in fear of falling. Learned a lot from this!! Thank you so much!!! 👍👍
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. 😩
As I've gotten older, in my 70s, I want light to see where I'm going. I've missed the last step on a flight of stairs in my home, because it was too dim and I thought it was the bottom so reached my foot out further on the floor, thus falling because there was one more step. I also now only use ladders with extra wide steps and always check if I'm at the bottom. Yup, fell because I reached out further with my foot thinking I was on the bottom step. I've also jarred my body missing a step without falling. Not good for my body.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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..
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.
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.
At 70 I still love hiking a rocky trail for the best balance workouts, especially going downhill. Focus, mindful, peripheral vision - all helps. Not that I haven’t fallen w consequence. Dog trip & 1 broken elbow later. Super mindful after that -
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.
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.
My problem was that I didn't fall - I was walking in a parking lot that was covered in ice and my legs went out sideways. I tore the meniscus on both legs and I would rather have broken a wrist. I love you guys!
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 🥰
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.
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. ❤
@LDiamondz - All those falls I took from riding horses ions ago, didn't hurt at all. Years later, they're all catching up to me, now. Oh, my aching back and knees!
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!!! 🙂
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.
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!
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.
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?
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
When falling, rather than trying to break the fall (and risk a wrist or forearm fracture) try to roll so that the impact is spread/diffused over a large area rather than concentrated on a small area like the wrist.
Rolling saved me from fracturing anything when I tripped and fell in a parking lot. Shaken up, but only a few bruises on one side and felt very lucky indeed.
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!!
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.
Yes great video about falls I apologize that I haven’t been following and posting on your utube channel, I’ve been so busy… but my parents are in their early 80’s and sometimes fallen down so I always tell them to be careful and watch their surroundings…
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 😂
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.
"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.
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.
I absolutely love your channel, and the Docs have been a source of my regular RUclips 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.
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.
Why not put carpet on the stairs? I like hardwood floors, but have learned that carpeted stairs can literally be a lifesaver.
@@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! 😊
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!❤️
Wow!
Did you sue the city for negligence?
For seniors, it is also depth perception. Make sure your glasses are a good prescription.
Thats why I take mine off going down stairs.
@t.k3025 - It's not just Seniors. Many people can have an issue of depth perception. This is an excellent suggestion, regarding your glasses.
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 😂
Love the humor you add to very serious subjects. ❤ Thanks for all the great content.
I just love you two!!😂❤ I'm glad Dr. Zalzal is 👍🏻
Vitally important too, consuming too much alcohol can lead to a fall.
Very good point!
I believe it doesn't hurt at the time. Just when you wake up later. Apparently. So I'm told. 😇
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!
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.
😂😂😂 so very educational and thank you for sharing your wisdom! I had to stop the video to laugh and then continue! Best education is always funny too ❤
Hey Dr Zalzal! Thanks for the teachable moment!
Glad you're ok!
I laughed out loud when Paul said to use your head to protect your hands......Good one!
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.
I posted a dog story too 🤪
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.
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.
Common sense!
So, the bottom line is…pay attention. You don’t need a “doctor “ tell you ! ( especially arrogant ones )
Excellent points, Elizabeth!
Mh mother used to say that as well as "heel, toe".
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!
Very welcome. All the best
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.
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.
My sister is 76 and I’m always telling her to slow down and be aware of her surroundings.
So glad you are okay. Falls happen so quickly for the most part it is out of your control
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.
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.”
@@cherylmcnutt9905 That's an excellent idea! Hope the Docs follow through with your request. Stay safe.
Double down bro judo and sking!! Expert at falling!!
@@cherylmcnutt9905 - Google it.
You two are hilarious! Thank you for making a sometimes bland subject fun to listen to.
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."
Great advice. We are tought in Martial arts on how to fall correctly. If you can't avoid a fall try to land on your fore arms to avoid breaking your wrists for front falls.
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.
Every good double act needs a fall guy. Glad you survived to tell the tale, Doc Zalzal.
Yes!
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!
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!
I totally agree friend ❤
Always carry your phone on your pocket!! For exactly this reason.
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.
Eating more boiled cabbage will help. Be sure to drink the water too.
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.
It's a medical reason for seniors not picking up their feet dummy!
My husband had Parkinson's so it wasn't his fault that he didn't lift up his feet. Keep that in mind. Shuffling can be a symptom of an illness so don't criticise people who do so.
Edited to add:
He passed away on December 23rd, and had several falls despite all our efforts to prevent them. I myself tripped over a paving stone while turning off the sprinkler in our back garden in 2014 and broke my shoulder falling against a basement window well. 6 weeks in a cast and sleeping sitting up. However, that fall led to me being diagnosed with stage 3 NH Lymphoma so we called that accident my lucky break since it inadvertently saved my life and gave me another 10 years of existence. Too much condescension here in my opinion. We aren't all senile and in need of further exhortation beyond that already given in the video by our two friendly physicians. Yes, it annoyed me.
@@Beruthiel45 It's not about criticism. Shuffling is a common pattern you can easily get into as you get older. I'm attuned to this precisely because I've noticed this tendency in myself. You need to resist it as much as possible, and of course, if you can't fully do so, then you need to take other steps (to pound on that metaphor some more) to mitigate the effects somehow, including the effects if you do nevertheless fall.
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 ….
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!
It happens to us all that's for sure. Glad you didn't get hurt Doc!
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.
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.
I thought I was the only faller around. LOL. Thanks for coming clean Dr. Zalzal. Love that dog too!!
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!
Love that Dr zalzal was careful during the fall
I'm glad you're ok!
I am so glad you are ok Doc!
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.
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!
I fell stepping of a curb and managed to sprain my ankle badly. So yes watching where you are going is a huge key. I also only have good vision in one eye and for the most part I do ok but if I am tired or distracted my depth perception fails me. That is another reason I am always banging into things and sometimes fall. Glad you are ok.
When I started taking hockey lessons, the first thing we learned was how to fall on the ice. It was a crumpling motion so that you’re landing on muscle as much as possible. Landing on your forearm rather than your hand. Trying to stop the fall made things worse. Instead, we taught our bodies how to have the memory of how to fall without injury. The same with being checked into the boards or fighting for the puck. You learn how to do it to avoid injuries.
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!
Glad you didn't get hurt Doc
another great video and subject. Things certainly get more problematic as you get older
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’ :-)
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
Wishing you a speedy recovery
You guys are AMAZING! Thank you for using humor in explaining solutions!
I was traveling cross-country with my daughter, moving from the West Coast. On one of our overnight stops, I was carrying an overnight case and a shopping bag, and leaned on the door with my shoulder while using the key card. The door flew open and I flew against the wall, breaking 4 ribs. I’m now very careful about what I do while carrying anything in my hands.
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.
Tried it a few times, failed every time but at least I know where my towel is.
@@IMBlakeley Don't quite, now! You're so close! 😃
Exactly. Falling is absolutely fine and painless and wonderfully weightless. Hitting hard stuff not so much.
@@ClareHarrison-qi3bw But if you're hitting the ground you're doing it wrong!
That's what I tell doctors when they ask me how I got my Head Injury: That I was trying to learn how to fly. I find out fast which doctors have a good sense of humor.
Docs: A very funny, yet important and informative video. You two are very good at this!
Thanks. I will show this to my elderly mother.
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.
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! 😃
Another great video. I love it. Entertaining and educational.
Glad you enjoyed it
Oscar winning performance from both of you!! Encore! Encore!… or maybe not?!
Yes not!
This is incredibly useful information!! Having had bilateral hip replacement I live in fear of falling. Learned a lot from this!! Thank you so much!!! 👍👍
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. 😩
As I've gotten older, in my 70s, I want light to see where I'm going. I've missed the last step on a flight of stairs in my home, because it was too dim and I thought it was the bottom so reached my foot out further on the floor, thus falling because there was one more step. I also now only use ladders with extra wide steps and always check if I'm at the bottom. Yup, fell because I reached out further with my foot thinking I was on the bottom step. I've also jarred my body missing a step without falling. Not good for my body.
You guys are too funny! Thanks for sharing!
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.
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.
Yes we do too!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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..
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!
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.
@@debbiechadwick861 I even find myself saying, "Heel, heel" as I walk so I will focus!
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.
At 70 I still love hiking a rocky trail for the best balance workouts, especially going downhill. Focus, mindful, peripheral vision - all helps. Not that I haven’t fallen w consequence. Dog trip & 1 broken elbow later. Super mindful after that -
I wasn't sure if that 'friend' was Dr. Zalzal, but now we know what's under that scrub cap! 😉
It's been exposed before 😊
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.
Ladders & stairs, have had me more than once !!!!
Totally dangerous
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.
Yes, abnormal sensation in your feet definitely can be part of the cause
Many thanks, Docs, for giving some really good advice on how to avoid having a fall
My problem was that I didn't fall - I was walking in a parking lot that was covered in ice and my legs went out sideways. I tore the meniscus on both legs and I would rather have broken a wrist. I love you guys!
These guys have me laughing no matter how serious the topic!😂
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 🥰
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.
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. ❤
@@LDiamondz oh man. That does sound so painful. Hope it’s better and healed.
But then you stop dead and get propelled forward ...😊
Glad you weren't hurt Dr Zalzal
At 1:35 did you say, "But _I_ had to....," Doc? It was you that fell wasn't it? No shame, we all do it now and then. ❤😁👍
Another issue is lighting. If it is dark, use a flashlight.
You guys are hilarious !!!!!
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!
@LDiamondz - All those falls I took from riding horses ions ago, didn't hurt at all. Years later, they're all catching up to me, now. Oh, my aching back and knees!
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!!! 🙂
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.
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!
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.
Look at where you're going, pay attention to the ground and where your step is going to land.
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?
You should be pretty good at it by now. 😆
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
When falling, rather than trying to break the fall (and risk a wrist or forearm fracture) try to roll so that the impact is spread/diffused over a large area rather than concentrated on a small area like the wrist.
Rolling saved me from fracturing anything when I tripped and fell in a parking lot. Shaken up, but only a few bruises on one side and felt very lucky indeed.
Thanks.
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!!
It sure does happen fast
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.
Yes great video about falls I apologize that I haven’t been following and posting on your utube channel, I’ve been so busy… but my parents are in their early 80’s and sometimes fallen down so I always tell them to be careful and watch their surroundings…
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 😂
My physical therapist told me not to walk my dog on a leash for a year after my hip replacement.
Turning and sitting helps too
Yes
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.
Thanks doctors very informative.
"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.
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.
I absolutely love your channel, and the Docs have been a source of my regular RUclips 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.