Elbow pads? Check. Shin guards? Check. Skates? Check. You’ve packed all the right equipment for your child and the trunk is full, but have you remembered the most important item – the helmet?
Elbow pads? Check. Shin guards? Check. Skates? Check. You’ve packed all the right equipment for your child and the trunk is full, but have you remembered the most important item – the helmet?
Helmets can reduce the risk and severity of brain injury during a fall or hit to head and they work by absorbing the energy of the impact . Serious brain injuries may result when the head is unprotected. Wearing a helmet can reduce the likelihood of experiencing a traumatic injury to the head, which can result in long-term disabilities.
Set a good example by wearing one yourself ! It’s a no-brainer, helmets keep you in play.
Reviewed by Trauma specialists at the Montreal Children’s Hospital.
Last updated: June 2020
Links
[1] https://www.thechildren.com/sites/default/files/24-wear-a-helmet.pdf
[2] https://childrenfoundation.com/donate-now/
[3] https://www.thechildren.com/departments-and-staff/departments/department-of-trauma