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On a sunny spring day, the weather was exceptionally pleasant.
Zhang Li, a skinny programmer, made an appointment with a few friends to go to the countryside to pick wild vegetables and enjoy the gifts of nature.
Inevitably, the topic of health was brought up in their conversation.
One of the friends mentioned the opinion of an old doctor they both knew: "Modern people walk in many ways, but not all of them are suitable for the elderly. ”
Zhang Zhang and his friends walked on the suburban trail while discussing this seemingly bizarre idea.
Doctors have told them that although walking is one of the most basic activities, improper walking can also lead to health problems, especially for the elderly.
Programmer Zhang Li, who usually sits in front of the computer, is quite interested in this and decides to learn more about the science behind it.
First of all, the first way to walk that doctors pointed out that is not suitable for the elderly is "brisk walking".
While brisk walking is a highly effective aerobic exercise for young people, for older people with degraded joints and weakened balance, brisk walking may increase the risk of falls.
According to statistics, 45% of fall accidents among people over the age of 65 occur during brisk walking.
The doctor then mentions the second way: "walking with the center of gravity leaning forward".
This type of walking is common among office workers who are in a hurry, and leaning forward for long periods of time can cause the spine to be overburdened, especially in the lumbar spine.
For older people, this may not only cause low back pain, but also increase the risk of falls due to unstable center of gravity.
The third type that was pointed out was "frequent use of mobile phones while walking".
In this digital age, smartphones are increasingly being used even by the elderly.
However, distracted looking at your phone while walking can not only cause you to lose your eyes, but it can also lead to accidents due to distraction.
Data shows that people who use mobile phones to walk are injured three times more often than ordinary pedestrians.
After hearing these analyses, Zhang Li was so inspired that he decided to share this knowledge in the company's health talks.
He used his professional skills to prepare a detailed report that included a wealth of data support and several specific case analyses to enhance the persuasiveness of the view.
For example, he mentions a 78-year-old retired teacher who fell on a rainy day and fractured his hip because he was used to walking briskly.
The recovery process for this elderly man was long and painful, and such examples are not uncommon among older people.
In addition, Zhang Li also emphasized the importance of walking correctly, and he made a point that seems to have nothing to do with health, but is actually extremely important for maintaining bodily function:
The harmony of the rhythm of the music with the rhythm of walking.
He believes that when the elderly are walking or doing light activities, they should choose music that matches the cadence, so that they can unconsciously adjust their pace and reduce the risk of falling.
Although this method is not common in traditional medicine, preliminary research has shown that music rhythm can be effective in helping people adjust their gait and improve walking stability.
They realize that even the most basic walks hide a lot of science and wisdom.
How exactly should it be implemented to ensure its safety and efficacy?
More field testing and scientific research are needed to explore the optimal rhythm of music to ensure that this method is both safe and effective.
The implementation of this approach may involve the choice of music, the matching of rhythms, and the consideration of personal health;
Make sure that you don't pose other health risks while helping older people improve their walking stability.
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