In three years there have been more than 1,300 incidents involving an injury
In addition to the fines, if we are regular users of electric scooters, we have to pay attention to one more aspect: physical injuries. People using this vehicle may feel that their body is suffering, as it requires balance, coordination, and a little bit of resistance. And it is that in three years there have been more than 1,300 incidents where someone was injured. Therefore, it is important to take into account a series of tips to avoid possible injury or damage when moving on a scooter.
First,
for warming upalthough it may seem crazy. You have to hold the same position for a certain amount of time, which can lead to cramps or discomfort if the muscles are not warmed up beforehand. The ideal is to walk a bit and move the joints before using it to ensure the body is ready for the physical exertion that the trip entails, they point out from Cleverea.
They also point it out
take care of the attitude during the march. It is important to go relaxed, not tense so as not to get back pain or muscle cramps. It’s best to keep both feet firmly on the base of the skate and keep your knees slightly bent. As for the hands, avoid forcibly squeezing the steering wheel as this can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome. They have to sit relaxed on the steering wheel, in order to react faster than when we have them stuck.
Pay attention to the posture when loading and moving. Skates can weigh up to 50 pounds, so they are not light at all. If you have to take it down the stairs at home or put it away and take it out of the trunk of the car, you have to be very careful. When lifting, we should keep our back straight and help our knees to go up; the effort should not fall on the back. Likewise, if you have to carry it over a certain distance, we should try to balance the weight. To do this, you need to keep it in the middle, to distribute the weight as well as possible.
we must too
avoid putting your foot down abruptly when we stop the scooter. The slowness with which we come can damage our leg muscles or ligaments. The best thing is to slow down little by little and stop gently and put all your foot on the ground.
Finally,
wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Undoubtedly an important piece of advice to prevent foot injuries. For example, heels are unstable and can cause us to sprain an ankle when getting on and off the scooter. At the same time, a piece of clothing that hinders our mobility also reduces our reaction time; if something were to happen, we would slow down and not be able to adequately protect ourselves. That’s why the trick is to leave the heels and tight clothing in the backpack.
Source: La Verdad
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