Having a fall or falling over

It's noticeable when one is older that it's not just falling but 'having a fall' My daughters have taken great delight in pointing this out as I am laid up with fractured pelvis as a result of falling. Sharper than a serpent's tooth etc.

I had a big fall yesterday as a result of taking up tennis for my health!!! Ran for a ball and fell down hard on my shoulder, elbow and hip - barely walk today but exercise is good for you!!

So you've both signed up?
Sorry to hear of your accidents.

This is so timely for me - like Teetime, I fell yesterday (again) and today suffering from the results.
Cuts and bruises etc.
I've registered.

Thanks Stansgran it is sooo painful.

Thanks for the link stansgran
I think the department at the RVI in Newcastle is a leader in the field of falls prevention.

I 'had a fall' on Christmas day - I don't think I could say I fell over as that would imply that I lost my balance - I fell over my son's dog and ended up with a black eye plus various other bruises and 2 visits to A&E. I did however fall out of the patio door last year and also out the front door on another occasion which might be construed as losing my balance. My mother was very coggly on her pins in later life so yet another thing I seem to have inherited from her

I see someone has started Free Running for over 60's to help improve balance and confidence. Not that any actual running is involved, more balancing and climbing.

I was going to start a thread about this. I fall over a fair bit - mainly over paving stones, but not necessarily. Deedaa, have you got any more info please? Sounds terrifying - yet somehow alluring.

Since falling and breaking my hip, I am terrified of tripping or falling again, so I now walk with a stick (fell in November). For some unknown reason I am also afraid of falling out of bed - never happened before, so I sleep with a pillow down my side. Do exercises every morning, which I am hoping will help with balance as I need to get back to playing bowls

I fell down the stairs a couple of years ago and thought I was better until last year when my back spasmed. The doctor said take 2 paracetamol!! It turned out that I've got one leg shorter than the other - fixed with raised shoe and inserts and regular 'injury' Pilates. Stairs are still difficult but if the pavement is level I can walk without a stick. My posture has improved and I just need to retrieve my 'core' which disappeared . For me it's about regaining my confidence. Touch wood, I've never broken anything.

Yes, 'had a fall' is always said of the older person isn't it? I once read that the most common fall ( recorded in hospitals) was ' fell over when putting trousers on'
I haven't reached that stage yet but it can only be a matter of time.

They showed in on Breakfast a couple of days ago. There may be some information on the BBC site?

Thanks, Deedaa - I'll have a search for it. Sounds so intriguing - thanks for the tip!

I had a fall last year, July time, and now, 8 months later, I have not fully recovered. I can get around in the house but if I go outside I need crutches. I had 5 xrays which meant 3 visits to A&E, which was horrendous. I still do not know what damage I had done but my back was black. The doctors inform me that I may not recover or that if I do it will take a long time. Guess that I won't be in the marathon this year and I was so looking forward to it.. Anybody interested in three legged racing?

My injuries specialist says no cycling because of balancing and sloping pathways which is disappointing as we wanted to go to Center Parcs where cycling is almost de rigeur. SO I've got a static bike instead which is great - once I'm on it! I never thought it would be so difficult to get my leg high enough to go between the struts - and the seat is exactly the most comfortable either but hey ho! as needs must.

Bumblebee, hello. Nice to see you here. Awful about your back. Are you receiving physio, or doing physio exercises at home? Did you get a reply to your enquiry about crutches? It must be depressing but hope you are making some recovery albeit slowly. Shame about the marathon ?

Fracture of pubic rami. I had a fall six weeks ago, eight weeks after having a hip replacement replacement, and have fractured this bone. Has anyone else experienced this type of fracture, or have any idea of how long it takes to recover? It is still agonising occasionally.

Oh my goodness KirbyGirl, how awful for you. I fell a month ago and broke my hip. I've had a hip replacement, and so far so good. I am very nervous of falling and am tending to crawl around on my one stick!! I'm not in any pain but very stiff especially first thing in the morning! I am beginning to wonder if I'll ever walk with confidence again!

Dear Nigglynellie

Go carefully! I was too confident too soon and that was when I fell! After an ordinary hip replacement, you will walk with confidence again.

Thank you KirbyGirl for your kind words. I managed a short walk in the garden this afternoon, taking extreme care!! I do hope things go well for you after your set back and that you will once again walk with confidence.

Thank you!!