tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370556203694333428.post9001420364191643191..comments2024-03-17T23:57:33.381-04:00Comments on You Picked a Fine Time to Leave Me Loose Wheel: Head Trauma PolicyElektra Q-Tionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03732580444053444826noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370556203694333428.post-38244662684057526582019-03-21T07:47:40.220-04:002019-03-21T07:47:40.220-04:00I have learned here some essential resources. than...I have learned here some essential resources. thanks. you also visit my <a href="http://topsuggests.com/skateboarding-injury-statistics/" rel="nofollow">website </a>topsuggestshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09287153978768631147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370556203694333428.post-67781623085560500742013-11-13T16:51:12.183-05:002013-11-13T16:51:12.183-05:00And if you haven't seen the Frontline program ...And if you haven't seen the Frontline program on the NFL Concussion issues and cover-up, you should. http://video.pbs.org/video/2365093675/Bettie Mercuryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966803746446818791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370556203694333428.post-61187978565483223962013-11-13T13:35:31.424-05:002013-11-13T13:35:31.424-05:00There's some good info on the CDC website: htt...There's some good info on the CDC website: http://www.cdc.gov/TraumaticBrainInjury/<br /><br />I'm an athletic trainer at a high school and just to share a mantra of sorts that is used, especially at the youth level for sports and concussions. "When in doubt, sit it out." Always sound advice.<br /><br />Also, look around for local clinics that offer pre-testing. An athletic trainer/physical therapist in my area does pre-testing for concussions for only $20. And the final reminder is, you do not need to have contact to the head in order to sustain a concussion!Slay Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16728340396189322637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370556203694333428.post-19566264551871574772013-11-13T00:52:51.877-05:002013-11-13T00:52:51.877-05:00something to add, since i just hit my head really ...something to add, since i just hit my head really hard today. apparantly you're not supposed to treat head injuries with ibuprofen or any anti-inflammatories. tylenol onlyUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05471871457716485333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370556203694333428.post-78703633910476318952013-06-20T08:36:30.318-04:002013-06-20T08:36:30.318-04:00I got a serious concussion 1 yr after starting der...I got a serious concussion 1 yr after starting derby and it took me 5 months on brain rest to recover and 2 years to get back...got cleared to practice but just got told probably shouldn't play. It's a hard choice...I have 7 kids and own our own business...I need my brain! One of the issues with my concussion...part hit/part whiplash...and I didn't take it seriously! Leagues should have a no-skate rule for at least a few weeks after a concussion. I overdid it initially and still have symptoms! Don't listen to someone with a brain injury...they don't know what they're talking about!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11737065668775649107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370556203694333428.post-18075641405419069752013-06-19T22:51:21.174-04:002013-06-19T22:51:21.174-04:00I think it bears repeating, NEVER, EVER, EVER buy ...I think it bears repeating, NEVER, EVER, EVER buy or accept a USED helmet. NEVER. They may have invisible stresses and cracks that will not stand up under even slight pressure. Standard gear policy... Safety equipment goes from the rack, to the athlete, then directly to the TRASH. Don't donate it to the Goodwill, and don't buy it there. Hollimommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10280974846517295630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370556203694333428.post-67499103550227196032013-06-19T21:59:56.576-04:002013-06-19T21:59:56.576-04:00For everybody reconsidering helmets, as an earlier...For everybody reconsidering helmets, as an earlier poster indicated, there is a huge difference between helmets rated for single-impact and multi-impact. And number of impacts is typically "mild" impacts. Almost every helmet I have looked at says clearly that they should be replaced after *even one* "hard" impact, even if there are no visible signs of cracks, etc.<br /><br />I currently wear a high-end hockey helmet because they are (almost) all rated for dealing with multiple mild impacts but even these can be rendered useless after one seriously hard collision.<br /><br />Don't undercut your own safety.samirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15013381692913694912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370556203694333428.post-55233221398106484022013-06-19T19:03:49.474-04:002013-06-19T19:03:49.474-04:00In Washington state we have the Lystedt Law for ki...In Washington state we have the Lystedt Law for kids. I coach junior roller derby. We are very serious about this. If we see them hit their head we do the tests - or even if we HEAR from someone or the skater tells us they hit their head, we do the tests if ANY are not clear they MUST immediately be off skates and are not back on again until they see a doctor. AT ALL. We also do base line concussion testing at Children's hospital. It shows the normal brain patterns so doctors can diagnose them better and see if they have improvement.<br /><br />I am also surprised as skaters who get multiple concussions and still skate. <br /><br />It should be taken very serious.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01673667530117540663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370556203694333428.post-39315785655525007982013-06-19T17:21:12.161-04:002013-06-19T17:21:12.161-04:00Yes, there are aspects of hockey helmets that reco...Yes, there are aspects of hockey helmets that recommend them - adjustability for good fit is an excellent point. Unfortunately the standards and testing are not to a level where one could say even 'most' hockey helmets are better than 'most' skate, or bicycle or dual-certified. The testing standard for hockey helmets (ASTM F1045-07) drops from a 1-meter height; The CPSC standard is 2 meters. The good news is that there is a lot of work going on and advances are being made - including the recent appearance of dual certified (CPSC/F1492) helmets. The certification standards are seriously lagging though, so for my head if all I had to choose from (cause I didn't want to do any more reading or research) was a generic HECC hockey helmet or a generic dual-certified skate helmet, I would go with the latter. But what I'd really like to buy is a Reakt hockey helmet. :-DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370556203694333428.post-82754475545780128152013-06-19T10:46:50.226-04:002013-06-19T10:46:50.226-04:00Though I am a coach now, you can also tell by my p...Though I am a coach now, you can also tell by my profile pic how happy I was when I got my hockey helmet to skate no contact. hahaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370556203694333428.post-86144908966213128262013-06-19T10:40:43.900-04:002013-06-19T10:40:43.900-04:00Yeah I got Epilepsy from a concussion playing roll...Yeah I got Epilepsy from a concussion playing roller derby. I wrote about it in Five on Five this past Winter. My helmet sucked. I know alot of people switching to hockey helmets since my diagnosis. I was not suprised by how many people who did not know if their helmet was single or multi impact, if the paint they used on it was decreasing the security, etc. I am lucky that it was not worse.<br /><br />It took almost 6 months of weird symptoms due to ignorance before I had my first grand mal to be diagnosed. I advocate and try to help skaters in our areas with concussion awareness and safety. There is alot I could have done different. Thaks for seeing the seriousness of this issue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370556203694333428.post-62220504963770498162013-06-19T10:37:11.877-04:002013-06-19T10:37:11.877-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370556203694333428.post-84015709596343006172013-06-19T08:35:56.936-04:002013-06-19T08:35:56.936-04:00Nausea is also a huge, red flag. If a skater feels...Nausea is also a huge, red flag. If a skater feels nauseated or throws up after a hit to the head, get him or her to the hospital.<br /><br />And ALWAYS have a first aid/CPR trained person (or two) at EVERY practice. No one there? No practice. A first aid kit ain't helpful without someone who knows what he or she is doing to administer first aid. I don't care if it's newbie practice, All Stars practice, endurance, contact, no contact - there should be a trained first responder on hand. It may be a good idea to cover the cost of training for a group of high attendance skaters if you don't have many who are certified.A. Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10854423015212304639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370556203694333428.post-39305244623667878792013-06-19T08:18:16.567-04:002013-06-19T08:18:16.567-04:00Also, if they are dizzy, have blurry or distorted ...Also, if they are dizzy, have blurry or distorted vision or vomit after a head hit, it's probably a brain injury<br />There doesn't even have to be contact to the head of any kind to get a concussion. A couple weeks ago a team mate took a hard hit to the chest that whipped her head backwards, and she got a concussion from the fast change in direction, causing her brain to hit her skull.purpleskateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16676655741908636627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370556203694333428.post-62339782029416100172013-06-19T07:37:23.655-04:002013-06-19T07:37:23.655-04:00Actually, hockey helmets aren't just about dod...Actually, hockey helmets aren't just about dodging pucks. Look at hockey game play and look at derby game play now. Head on head blocking, backwards falls...and you have a giant sports complex investing money into research and development of these helmets. Derby is becoming more and more like hockey, but we don't have the money behind us the way they do. <br /><br />No helmet can stop all concussions, but hockey helmets are multiple impact helmets, protect more of the head (They go lower on the back of the head which is a prime area for a TBI) and they are more adjustable than most of the helmets derby girls use. I've heard the argument for years about "hockey helmets aren't the best" but I have to say that through the research I've done over the years, I'm convinced.Elektra Q-Tionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03732580444053444826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370556203694333428.post-18829634168305231822013-06-19T07:32:37.675-04:002013-06-19T07:32:37.675-04:00You can get a TBI in many ways. Helmets can't ...You can get a TBI in many ways. Helmets can't stop them all, but they can stop the initial damage. Elektra Q-Tionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03732580444053444826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370556203694333428.post-25675574929700903032013-06-19T07:29:57.481-04:002013-06-19T07:29:57.481-04:00that should be "perfect time for me." T...that should be "perfect time for me." Typing before the 2nd cup of coffee...never advisable.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06342210656477498317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370556203694333428.post-87438012330863536032013-06-19T07:28:51.473-04:002013-06-19T07:28:51.473-04:00First, I'm saddened by the death of your frien...First, I'm saddened by the death of your friend and wish you and all who loved him peace and healing in what I know is an incredibly hard time. I lost one of my best friends last year unexpectedly (he was 42) and still miss him every day. My heart goes out to anyone going through that same pain.<br /><br />And secondly, thanks so much for the helmet and brain injury info. I'm still putting together my skates and gear after coming to my first 3 open practices and borrowing gear, so this post came at a perfect time form. Now I have solid information to help me buy the right helmet to protect my brain, hopefully before we get back to Thursday practices in a couple of weeks. So if, at any point in writing, you thought, "If I help even one new skater pick a better helmet, my work here is done," then your work here is done. Checking out Nutcase helmets and hockey helmets online right now...Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06342210656477498317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370556203694333428.post-11949867362447325152013-06-19T02:33:23.994-04:002013-06-19T02:33:23.994-04:00From what I've heard,- head concussions are ca...From what I've heard,- head concussions are cause by the sudden deceleration of the head. You don't need to have blacked out to have a concussion. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370556203694333428.post-66940336506523524972013-06-19T01:37:02.132-04:002013-06-19T01:37:02.132-04:00Maimy - look for helmets that are certified to pas...Maimy - look for helmets that are certified to pass both the single-(high)-impact CPSC standard and the multi-(low)-impact ASTM F1492. A statement I've heard lately that "hockey helmets are always better" is not true - unless you're only dodging hockey pucks being propelled into your helmet. I recently did a search for my league and found 6 helmets that were both single- and multi-impact. Not all models in a brand are - BE SURE to look inside the helmet for the sticker(s) stating that specific one you are buying does pass both tests. The S-One Lifer (kid, & big head for other sizes), the Nutcase Crossover, Triple 8 has a multi-impact helmet, also called a 'Brainsaver' - but there are Brainsaver models that are NOT multi-impact, so be extra careful if buying this brand. Protec has two that I saw - an Ace (NOT the Ace-Skate) and a B2 (again, not the B2-skate). Basically you're looking for something that has both a hard foam like a bicycle helmet (CSPC standard) and some soft foam like the Triple-8 (ASTM standard) sweatsaver all rolled into one. And if you've got $299 to spend, the Bauer Reakt would be really sweet, as they are looking to protect against a rotational-motion impact not just a linear-impact rotation (which is how all the current testing is set up). Hope this helps!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370556203694333428.post-6654841369074158222013-06-19T00:42:35.668-04:002013-06-19T00:42:35.668-04:00Thanks for this! Thanks for this! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370556203694333428.post-28299392353225346992013-06-18T23:36:03.197-04:002013-06-18T23:36:03.197-04:00Maimy, take a look at the nutcase helmets http://n...Maimy, take a look at the nutcase helmets http://nutcasehelmets.com/ - they are rated on multiple assessments, and fit you better. I love mine.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652892929931289581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370556203694333428.post-24031047246005094532013-06-18T23:18:55.590-04:002013-06-18T23:18:55.590-04:00Perhaps I missed it, but I'd love some links t...Perhaps I missed it, but I'd love some links to top helmets you recommend. When I first started skating four years ago I used a snowboard/skateboard helmet with the hard almost styrofoam interior. In my first scrimmage I got back blocked and went down right on the back of my head. Everyone went on and on about how my concussion (definitely had one) was because my helmet was rubbish and how OMG GET THE TRIPLE 8. I feel very uncertain, now owning a pair of helmets I've been told were great or terrible on what to actually use.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11819115271834275147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370556203694333428.post-57080711906701699912013-06-18T23:14:07.221-04:002013-06-18T23:14:07.221-04:00I don't remember anybody getting a concussion ...I don't remember anybody getting a concussion in the past couple of years, but all of a sudden three girls on my team (and my mother-in-law while walking in a park) have gotten a concussion in the past week.Anya Arsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03568130249713056373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370556203694333428.post-12725641044705996072013-06-18T23:04:34.618-04:002013-06-18T23:04:34.618-04:00Thank you for the Q. I will be sure to share this ...Thank you for the Q. I will be sure to share this with my team!<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />CroSlayHerErinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01269125232426819338noreply@blogger.com