Protect Against Head Injuries During High-Speed Winter Sports Helmet Up!
Countless recreation lovers are taking to the slopes, forests, and ice rinks this winter to enjoy their favorite sports, from skiing and snowboarding to snowmobiling and hockey. Amid their excitement, many participants fail to think ahead about protecting themselves against traumatic brain injury (TBI). In recognition of January as National Winter Sports TBI Awareness Month, this is a good time to reflect on the head- injury risks posed by these cold-weather sports. Many of us have seen or heard of cases when skiers collided on the slopes or a hockey player hit their head on the ice. It’s easy to understand how these TBIs happen: Take the usual risks of injury in sports, then add the potential to slide on ice or snow or collide with another person, tree, or rock at high speeds. Given these conditions, the risk of TBIs can go sky- high at this time of year.
but participants in the 18–24 age group still have relatively low helmet-wearing rates. For parents, a National Ski Areas Association website at NSAA.org offers helmet-sizing information and other safety tips. Hockey and ice skating are also leading causes of wintertime head injuries that send large numbers of adult and youth participants to the emergency room (ER). And riding on powered recreational vehicles, such as snowmobiles, is another activity likely to inflict head injuries among children 14 and younger. To maximize your enjoyment this winter and avoid accidents, wear a helmet when taking part in high-speed sports on snow or ice. Be mindful of hazards in your surroundings, including rocks, patches of ice, rivers or streams, or other people. Don’t venture out-of-bounds at ski or snowmobiling areas. Always bring along a companion or partner who can provide help if needed. Also, make sure your children and other companions know and follow these rules, too!
Head injuries are among the most frequent causes of death and severe disability among skiers and snowboarders. Some 10 million Americans participate in these sports each year, and about 120,000 of them report severe head injuries. Helmet usage among skiers and snowboarders is on the rise,
We at Finney Injury Law wish you a safe, satisfying, and exciting winter sports season!
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