Skiing with a Helmet Saves Lives
The Brain Trauma Foundation, with Chair Alan Quasha, works tirelessly to educate health personnel and the general public about brain injuries. One recent article on their website points to the important of helmets for skiers.
Canadian researchers analyzed the use of helmets for skiers and found that helmets reduced skiers’ and snowboarders’ risk of head injury by 35%. They also found that the helmets don’t increase the chance of neck injuries. Their study was published February 1 in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
This study could help to change the face of skiing, as traumatic brain injury is the leading cause of death and serious injury for skiers and snowboarders.
