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Koko News    |   Health   |   19 Jan 2024

NHS advises penguin-walking to prevent falls in icy conditions

NHS advises penguin-walking to prevent falls in icy conditions: image

TheNHSinScotlandsuggestspeoplewalklikeapenguintoavoidfallingonice.

蘇格蘭的國民醫療服務體系建議人們像企鵝一樣行走,以避免跌倒在冰上。

Thecountry, alongwiththerestoftheUK, isexperiencingfreezingtemperaturesandsnow.

該國與英國其他地區一樣,正在經歷嚴寒和降雪。

NHSGreaterGlasgowandClydeprovidesthisadvicetopreventslipsandinjuries.

NHS 大格拉斯哥和克萊德地區提供此建議以防止滑倒和受傷。

NHS advises penguin-walking to prevent falls in icy conditions: image

DrEmiliaCrighton, directorforpublichealthatNHSGGC, explainsthatwalkinglikeapenguinmayseemsilly, butitisaneffectivewaytoavoidaccidents.

NHSGGC 公共衛生主任 Emilia Crighton 博士解釋說,像企鵝一樣走路可能看起來很愚蠢,但這是避免事故的有效方法。

AcoldspellcausedbycoldArcticwindsiscurrentlyaffectingScotland.

由北極冷風引起的寒流目前正在影響蘇格蘭。

Manyschoolshaveremainedclosedduetotheweatherconditions.

由於天氣原因,許多學校仍然關閉。

NHS advises penguin-walking to prevent falls in icy conditions: image

Towalklikeapenguin, bendyourkneesslightly, turnyourfeetout, andextendyourarmsatyoursides.

要像企鵝一樣走路,請稍微彎曲膝蓋,將腳轉向外側,並將手臂伸到身體兩側。

Leanforwardalittleandtakeshort, flat-footedsteps.

稍微向前傾,踏出短而扁平的步伐。

NHS advises penguin-walking to prevent falls in icy conditions: image

The NHS in Scotland suggests people walk like a penguin to avoid falling on ice.

The country, along with the rest of the UK, is experiencing freezing temperatures and snow.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde provides this advice to prevent slips and injuries.

NHS advises penguin-walking to prevent falls in icy conditions: image

Dr Emilia Crighton, director for public health at NHSGGC, explains that walking like a penguin may seem silly, but it is an effective way to avoid accidents.

A cold spell caused by cold Arctic winds is currently affecting Scotland.

Many schools have remained closed due to the weather conditions.

NHS advises penguin-walking to prevent falls in icy conditions: image

To walk like a penguin, bend your knees slightly, turn your feet out, and extend your arms at your sides.

Lean forward a little and take short, flat-footed steps.