MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH Helpful Tips to Prevent Motorcycle Accidents
Physical therapists aim to help you return to your regular lives with few to no restrictions. Whether you suffered an injury or have recently undergone surgery, you’re doing everything possible to return to the activities you love. But you may not realize that your mental health can majorly impact your physical recovery. You might think you need to see a mental health professional or start a new prescription to help your mind during recovery, but that’s not necessarily the case. Often simply participating in physical therapy can help improve your mental health. REDUCED STRESS, ANXIETY, AND DEPRESSION Physical therapists aim to help you return to your regular lives with few to no restrictions. There may be moments when you feel like nothing will improve after an injury, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel! After meeting with a physical therapist, you’ll receive a road map to your recovery. When you see that things will eventually improve, you’ll notice improvements in your mental health. Feelings of stress, THE CONNECTION BETWEEN MENTAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL THERAPY SAFETY TIPS FOR MOTORCYCLISTS Every biker understands that choosing to ride a motorcycle comes with inherent risks. There are no airbags, seat belts, windshields, or walls to block them in the event of a crash. That's why performing the following safety measures before you ride is essential to help yourself stay safe. Wear the right gear. Many motorcyclists love to ride their bikes because of the freedom it provides — the wind in their hair and their T-shirt ballooning in the wind on a warm summer day. However, if you're in an accident, that head of hair or stylish T-shirt won't do anything to protect your body. That's why it's important to wear the proper gear, like a full- For roughly 414,000 Ohio residents, riding a motorcycle is an activity that brings joy, freedom, and a thrill all in one package. But as liberating as riding a motorcycle feels, it can also be incredibly dangerous. In 2021 alone, there were 4,005 accidents involving motorcycles in Ohio, 223 of which were fatal. In honor of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, here are some important tips that motorcyclists and four-wheeled drivers can use to ensure safety while driving on the road.
faced helmet, boots that cover your ankles, an abrasion-resistant jacket, long pants or jeans, and gloves.
Check the weather and know your limits. Sure, you may be comfortable riding in some light rain or snow, but these weather conditions change quickly. Maybe the rain is light when you enter the grocery store or make it to your buddy's house, but it might be a torrential downpour or heavy snow when you leave. So before you go, check the weather for your ride there and back. If it looks like the weather will be worse on your ride home, don't try and risk it by "leaving early." Take the car and arrive home safely. SAFETY TIPS FOR OTHER VEHICLES One of the most common responses of four-wheeled drivers involved in motorcycle accidents is, "I didn't even see them!" Motorcycles are small, so they can easily fit into blind spots. So, the biggest thing you can do to help keep motorcyclists safe is to check your blind spots by looking over your shoulder, not just using your mirror. Next, be sure always to use turn signals and slow down before left turns to give motorcycle riders an ample amount of warning time.
anxiety, and depression will gradually lessen as you continue on your healing journey.
IMPROVED SELF-ESTEEM Unsurprisingly, your self-esteem may take a hit after suffering an injury or losing mobility, but physical therapy can help restore lost confidence. You will run through various exercises, and at every appointment, you’ll gain a new sense of achievement as you progress toward your goals and regain mobility. Your confidence will improve even more as you work on the exercises you're assigned at home.
BETTER SLEEP When you don’t sleep well, you can experience worsening symptoms of depression and anxiety. There's no better way to ensure you get a good night's rest than by exercising, and that's exactly what physical therapy will help you do. Whether you're going in for
an appointment or are following the guidelines for recovery at home, you’ll have an easier time falling asleep at night and will get much better rest.
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