According to the coach, when moving on the ice, it is better to take the “monkey” pose. To do this, just bend your legs a little, round your back, and take your hands out of your pockets.
During a fall from this position, the injury will be less traumatic.
“In some situations, you can crawl on your knees to avoid falling,” the coach recommended.
If one leg knocks over the other during a sudden fall, it is important to try to avoid falling on the hip, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.
“When the shoulder is under the body, the collarbone, arm, and elbow and wrist can be broken,” the coach explained.
During a fall, you need to press your chin to your body and clench your teeth tightly.
When falling forward, it is advisable to have time to bend your arms at the elbow joint, and you need to fall on your forearm so as not to damage your wrist.
“The chin should be pressed down to the body. In this case, you can hit your forehead. But the frontal bone is stronger and can withstand a blow better than the jaw or nose. The hands should be folded so that the forehead rests on them,” Osedljevich said.
He advised keeping your legs half-bent.
“When falling backwards, you need to spread your arms to the side. Thanks to this, you will be able to bring your shoulder blades together. You need to press your chin to your body so as not to hit the back of your head. After all, such a bruise can cause a concussion. You need to raise your spine and tailbone above the ground, holding on to your heels,” the athlete shared his experience.
