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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz injured his face while jogging on Sunday September 3. A bad fall following which he appeared with an eye patch, in a photo published on his X account. What precautions should be taken when practicing this sport? The answers from Dr. Gérald Kierzek, emergency physician and medical director of Doctissimo.
More fear than harm for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz! The 65-year-old politician fell heavily during his Sunday jogging, injuring his face.
A photo for which he impatiently awaits the “memes”
Following his mishap and unable to hide his facial injuries, Olaf Scholz preferred to laugh about it. He therefore published a photo of himself on his Twitter account Monday September 4, appearing with an eye patch giving him a pirate look.
Wanting to reassure everyone, he assured that his injury was not that serious and thanked everyone who had checked on him. “I can’t wait to see the memes” he added with a touch of humor, knowing full well that his photo would be diverted for humorous purposes on the social network.
What precautions should you take when jogging?
Although Olaf Scholz’s injury is not very serious, jogging still involves certain risks and a few simple precautions will help to avoid them. Emergency doctor, Dr Gérald Kierzek gives us his advice.
“The first question the doctor asks is whether it is a mechanical fall, caused by an element of the environment or is it the result of discomfort? The treatment is not will not be quite the same. the doctor explains first. “If it is a discomfort, you will have to look for the cause. In the event of a mechanical fall, it’s bad luck to blame!” he adds.
To avoid any risk of mechanical fall, it is important to respect several small rules:
- Choose good shoes, suitable for running;
- Avoid distractions while running, such as listening to music, for example, and watching where you put your feet;
- Preferably choose stable ground, on a stadium for example, to avoid the risk of falling linked to the environment (branches, stones, holes, etc.).