Is it suitable for the elderly to walk backwards when exercising?

　　experts say elderly exercise It is very good, as it can move various parts of the old man's body, but there is one thing, it is unscientific for the old man to walk backwards.

　　Elderly people's legs are inherently inflexible. If they stumble or slip under their feet, they will easily fall over. Cheng Dongyuan told reporters that this type of fall is the most dangerous, “When people fall, they have a sense of self-protection. If you fall forward, your hands can also help buffer you, reducing the risk. But if you fall on your back, it is impossible to protect yourself. ”This leads to two results - if the butt hits the ground first, lumbar spine and tailbone injuries may occur; if the head hits the ground first, it is likely to cause intracranial hematoma.

　　“After some old people fell like this, nothing happened at the time, but they died within two days. ”Experts believe that no matter what the situation is, once you fall on your back, you must go to a regular hospital immediately. Hospital Seek medical attention. “There may be a chance of salvation. ”

　　“"Walking backwards can cure lumbar muscle strain", "walking 200 steps backwards is better than walking 1,000 steps forward"... On major websites, the effect of "walking backwards" is exaggerated to its miraculous effect. Because of this, you can always see people walking backwards in parks, playgrounds, and on the roads. A 67-year-old Tianjin man even threatened to walk backwards from Tianjin to Beijing in 10 days.

　　The following incidents are in sharp contrast: In January 2007, a 62-year-old man in Chengdu fell to his death downstairs while practicing walking backwards; in March 2006, a 60-year-old aunt in Beijing accidentally fell from a 1.5-meter-high concrete platform while walking backwards alone.……

　　So, what is the most suitable fitness method for the elderly?

　　Experts believe that brisk walking is safer for the elderly, while mountain climbing and other sports are not suitable because they are easy to damage the knee joints. Zhao Dong pointed out that in fact, exercise for the elderly should be integrated into every detail of life, and there is no need to be too deliberate.

　　“For example, if you get off the bus one stop early and force yourself to take a few more steps, you can achieve a certain exercise effect. ”