Comments on: How to fall without getting hurt

By: S Nandra

S Nandra — Sun, 01 Sep 2019 19:19:11 +0000

its interesting reading about fall after I fell yesterday. I thought I’d practise a fast surprise rotational kick in the park. and instantly, I fell flat on my face with additional impact on the hip. Luckily I had decided not to wear glasses to help ease computer strain. Undoutably, that saved me from facial injury plus it wasn’t hard pavement. my hip is a bit sore, but I can walk. but it is scary. it could have been a lot worse. you cant really prepare for something like this or can you? I swung round to kick, obviously I slipped and fell on my face instantly.

By: Ben Musholt

Ben Musholt — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 02:45:03 +0000

In reply to S. Kwan. That is a good call. Videos would definitely help. Thanks for reminding me!

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By: S. Kwan

S. Kwan — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 18:03:28 +0000

Your points will be easier to understand if you illustrate with videos. This kind of information is very helpful for seniors. There are many courses on better balance but not on falls without injuries. Thanks.

By: Ben Musholt

Ben Musholt — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 03:18:56 +0000

In reply to Peter Bloom.

A folding tumbling pad that provides about 1.5-2″ of padding would cost around $120-150, whereas a true gymnastics-type crash mat with 8-12″ of padding could be multiples of that. A smaller scale solution could be a climbing/bouldering crash pad – they are more compact, but will cost $150-200. Neither of those options is something that I would want to leave out in the elements however. An old mattress could do the trick!

By: Peter Bloom

Peter Bloom — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 07:12:53 +0000

In reply to Ben Musholt. Any recommendation for an inexpensive crash mat I can buy to leave out in the backyard for practicing falls at home? Or a smaller one for the bedroom — bigger and softer than a yoga mat?

By: Ben Musholt

Ben Musholt — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:15:49 +0000

In reply to Keats Snideman PT, DPT. Nice! A BJJ facility with a crash mat would make the perfect learning environment. Good luck and let me know how it goes!

By: Keats Snideman PT, DPT

Keats Snideman PT, DPT — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 14:05:43 +0000

This is just the article I needed! Thanks so much for writing this; I got the link from the Institute of Clinical Excellence newsletter today!

I am interested in starting a class on teaching people how to fall at a BJJ facility that I just started renting a room from for my cash PT/wellness/fitness practice. I have access to a HUGE mat that is slightly elevated off the ground to make it a bit softer. Great for learning rolling, break falls, etc.