The Emergency Department of the Montreal Children’s Hospital sees more than 750 children and teens a year due to injuries caused by wheeled sports and activities.
Two thirds of injuries caused by wheeled sports occur during cycling activities.
The most common include: arm or leg fractures, soft tissue injuries, sprains and traumatic brain injuries.
Traumatic brain injuries continue to be an important cause of death and disability among children and teens. Helmets reduce the risk of brain injury.
Make sure your child wears a helmet during wheeled sports and activities (such as cycling, skateboarding, inline skating, and scootering). Have children start wearing a helmet at a young age. Parents should set a good example by also wearing a helmet.