For many of us, the winter is time for playing in the snow outside. However, these weather conditions can make even normal activities more dangerous. There is also potential for injury while participating in outdoor activities such as skating, snowboarding, and skiing. Children (and adults) need to be careful during the winter months in order to prevent brain injury.
Children should wear helmets when they participate in winter sports such as skiing, sledding, snowboarding and ice hockey. There are different helmets for each activity, so make sure you wear sport-specific, properly fitted gear. Parents, you should set a good example by wearing your helmet too!
Sledding is often a favorite activity following a big snowstorm. However, an injury can occur when the sled collides with something like a tree, fence or rock, or gets out of control. Parents should look for hidden dangers by walking the slope before children take their first trip down it. Children should always sit up, facing forward with feet first. Never sled headfirst! Avoid icy slopes whenever possible.
Ice-skating and ice hockey can be very dangerous, especially if you fall. Both activities require a lot of coordination and skill to glide safely over the ice. Ice hockey players should wear a helmet to protect their heads from collision with other players as well as blows to the head from hockey puck or stick.
For more information about brain injury and/or the services of the Brain Injury Association of Virginia, contact Jessica Rouse at (540) 525-4516 or Jessica@biav.net.
Email
Facebook
Google
Twitter
Favorites
More
Advertisement