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Date: 07.12.2012
From: rob

Subject: falling over

since i have being diagnosed with osteo arthritis in my knees i am more terrified of falling over on ice snow etc should i really be this worried
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Date: 07.12.2012
From: bsk

Subject: Re: falling over

get yourself some really good snow boots for a start and maybe take a walking stick....or two
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Date: 07.12.2012
From: Levi

Subject: Re: falling over

If you are near a lidl or aldi they are doing some cheap snow spikes - basically rubber things with spikes on that fit over your shoes an give you grip.......I think these would be ideal for you and I have got a pair for myself.

I even got an amazing deal on a walking stick at the Range - it has a shock absorber built in so makes walking a lot easier, and if you take the rubber ferrule off the bottom it has a spike which will work wonders on frozen ground......and best of all it was only £3 as it is a end of run item......so I got a few :-)

Best wishes and please do take care! Having fallen at work 4 weeks ago and chipped a bit of my pelvis - I know how falling can affect us!
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Date: 07.12.2012
From: marlenet

Subject: Re: falling over

Hi Rob,I am also an OA sufferer, yes it is normal to have fears of falling I don't know how old you are, but it makes me nervous. Make sure you have good soles for snow and take a walking stick.
Life does change but you will get less fearful as time goes on.Take care and I wish you well.
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Date: 07.12.2012
From: Gillian

Subject: Re: falling over

Levi, where did you get the walking stick from? Very good price.
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Date: 07.12.2012
From: Levi

Subject: Re: falling over

Gillian,

I got the walking stick in the Range. Mine was in Cardiff but I am sure that it was not just a local store thing.
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Date: 07.12.2012
From: Gillian

Subject: Re: falling over

thank you. I dont really recognise the name but will do a bit of googling!
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Date: 08.12.2012
From: Levi

Subject: Re: falling over

I am sure they are a national company as I have seen them about.....

www.therange.co.uk/

Take care of yourself,

Levi.
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