Dr. Rick's Health Tip of the Month

November 2000

Sports Helmet Safety
Wear a Lid--Save a Kid (or a Dancer)

By Rick Allen, DC

A helmet is used in many sports where there is a likelyhood of head and neck injury, such as bicycling, football, hockey, ski racing, etc. Seventy-five percent of bicycling fatalities are caused by head injuries. Bicyclists hospitalized with head injuries are 20 times as likely to die. Everyone should wear a helmet when cycling. Oregon law requires that children under 16 must wear helmets. For just $5 you can get a helmet through Trauma Nurses Talk Tough at Legacy Emanuel Hospital (503) 413-4960, in Portland, Oregon.

When learning and practicing dangerous dance moves, such as lifts and drops, consider using a helmet! The head and neck you save may be your own! For further information, see this month's article.

Dr. Rick Allen is a chiropractor, massage therapist and dance student in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Rick welcomes your questions and suggestions for future articles. However, he cannot make specific diagnoses or treatment recommendations unless you visit him in person. He can be reached by phone: 503-257-1324, mail: 221 NE 78th Avenue, Portland, OR 97213, e-mail or World Wide Web: www.CascadeWellnessClinic.com

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