Frost 74-year-old Uncle Liu fell in love with mountain climbing after his retirement, and he never stops climbing all year round. Not long ago, when Uncle Liu was climbing Xiangshan Mountain, he suddenly fell to the ground, his face turned sallow, and he died of acute myocardial infarction before he could be rescued.
People's Liberation Army 304 Hospital Geriatrics expert Professor Li Pingsheng: Mountain climbing is good for the body and mind healthy , but mountain climbing consumes a lot of oxygen. elderly Most of them have weak legs and feet, poor eyesight, and slow movements. Some suffer from chronic diseases such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and diabetes. disease . Therefore, when climbing mountains, the elderly must pay attention to safety according to their physical condition.
1. It should vary from person to person. If you have heart disease, it is best not to climb mountains. Also suffering from epilepsy People with vertigo, hypertension, and emphysema should not climb mountains.
2. In winter, it is best to wait until the sun comes out before going hiking. It is generally better to go hiking after having breakfast. When hiking, be sure to dress warmly and wear shoes that fit your feet properly.
3. Pay attention to drinking more water. On the one hand, it dilutes the blood, and at the same time, it can reduce the degree of water shortage during exercise. When climbing mountains, pay attention to replenishing water at any time so that you can regain your strength as soon as possible.
4. Do it step by step. Warm up before climbing, and then gradually increase the intensity according to your breathing rate. The speed should not be too fast, as long as there are no adverse reactions and no obvious breathing.
5. Be careful not to get lost. Don't go into the untouched mountains and forests. It is best to bring a communication tool such as a mobile phone to facilitate contact with the outside world in case of an accident.
6. Pay attention to scientific rest. Rest breaks during mountain climbing should be a combination of long and short breaks, more short and longer breaks. For short breaks, stand and rest. For long breaks, stand for a while and then sit down to rest.
7. Avoid local massage for sprains. It is best to apply cold compress for 20 to 30 minutes to reduce swelling and relieve pain. Before setting off, you can bring some band-aids, violet liquid, etc. with you in case of emergencies.
