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An accidental fall can be terrifying! Unfortunately, falls are very common for those of us with mobility issues. Please follow these steps to ensure your safety after a fall.

ALWAYS go to the emergency room after hitting your head. 15% of the time, you could feel fine, but have a brain bleed. Epidural hematomas are often referred to as a “talk and die” brain injuries, as you’re lucid and without pain after injury, but the expanding blood clot causes dangerous and potentially deadly symptoms just hours after injury. Please see below for information on actress Natasha Richardson‘s tragic death in 2009.

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Chapter List:
00:00 The Reality of Falls
00:13 Learning from Experience
00:47 What to Do After a Fall
01:35 Stay Safe!

Citations:
Lexi McGivern, PT, DPT, NCS: https://neurohomewellness.com/
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2009/...
https://www.brainandlife.org/articles....
https://www.biography.com/actors/nata...

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