Children under the age of eighteen are suffering with migraines, concussions, and death due to head injuries on a daily basis. So, why is there not more Pediatric Neurologist? As a sufferer of migraines, I know from experience the difficulty in finding a neurologist. When a pediatric neurologist is located, they are hours away or the wait time for an appointment is months away. Neurological issues should not have to wait months on an appointment. In dealing with this problem for over six years
Observations on Aging “How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you was?” Satchel Paige, Baseball Player *** Compare the words aging or elderly with youth and vibrancy. Which do you prefer? When I was in my twenties, I had the attitude that I was different from everyone else. Old people were old because they were weak mentally. Aging got the better of them because they allowed it to do so. I would be an anomaly and stay alive for as long as I wanted. I ran a 4:30 mile simply by sprinting
A few years ago, one of my family members got into a car accident by not paying attention because a truck hit him, and he had no idea. He went right through his windshield and couldn’t be saved. Many people get killed from car accidents all the time and that should not be happening. Car accidents can happen to anyone and cannot be planned. Driverless cars will be an appropriate fit to our future because driverless cars are much safer than regular cars, they are easier to use, and they can help save
Bike riding should be a pleasurable leisure activity. Will making registration compulsory change that? Most of the general public don’t think that registering bikes is a good idea, however there are the few motorists that are against cyclists using the road because of the way they disregard rules. The number of reasons for not registering outweighs the reasons for registering. With the number of cyclists growing because of a higher obesity rate, environmental issues and younger adults taking up
the trail, the park or the street a helmet is now a necessity. There isn’t a faction of cycling which still thinks that helmets aren’t cool. So worrying about what you look like just isn't an excuse anymore. Everyone where’s a helmet. Specialized helmets range in both price and use, that’s to say that if you’re on a BMX, a commuter bike, a downhill bike a carbon road bike or a trail bike, we’ve got something for your head. What’s more all Specialized helmets are Snell approved, that’s an independent
states require motorcyclists and passengers to wear helmets? All states should require helmets due to about 40% are effective in preventing fatal injuries to motorcycle drivers and passengers. Why do helmets save lives across the United States? If there are several accidents from people driving motorcycle’s and people dying, why are we still creating and building motorcycles? Will all 50 states ever come to an agreement to have passengers wearing helmets? What can we do to prevent accidents on motorcycles
improving rider safety with a helmet law that takes effect November 1, 2015. As a quad bike owner, these are the facts you need to know. What Is The Law Change? Until now, wearing a helmet while on a quad bike was at the discretion of the driver, however it was always strongly encouraged by government agencies and motoring bodies. Effective November 1, if you head out onto a public road on your quad bike, you and your passengers must be wearing an approved motorcycle helmet. The definition of public
Top-Ranked Dirt Bike Brands of 2018 As an adventure lover, you enjoy riding dirt bikes. Having learnt dirt riding at an early age, you now want to get one for yourself. You need to know what the market offers right now to decide on the best. Unlike traditional bikes, dirt bikes are a completely different machine that requires some indepth reviewing. We will look at some of the top dirt bike brand in this article. 1. KTM (Orange) KTM is considered a different breed of dirt bikes. The name they
same week. Sadly, these two men were the fifth and sixth bicycle fatalities in New York City so far this year. Luckily, there are several things people, both bicyclists and motorists, can do to reduce the chances of similar accidents happening. Bicyclist Tips If you often ride a bicycle around New York City, you likely know that it is a great way to get around the city, but because of the busy nature of the streets, traveling by bicycle in NYC requires extra precaution. No matter where you are
world is experiencing a growth in the sport. This is a predominantly encouraging growth where cyclists are associated with practice using projectiles similar to Gatorade bottles and helmets. Though, not all draftees have to be ridiculed. You can look knowledgeable without traveling thousands of miles with carbon fibre bicycle wheels; you need to pay attention to the particulars If you are new to the sport and wish to shun the potential embarrassment as a rookie, read on. The key defiance in trying to
The purpose of this study is to examine the rationale for greener transportation in Nanaimo, by comparing studies in various cities. This study will focus primarily the growing demand for the implementation of bike lanes, and the challenges/benefits they would bring to the table. Many larger cities are thriving with more and more environmentally friendly modes of transpiration being introduced; this study will examine the usage of bike lanes in smaller cities, and seek the benefits of implementing
Helmets Required for Skiing and Snowboarding Requiring people to wear helmets at all times on the slopes regardless of age benefits enthusiasts and children. Helmets reduce injury by 35% (Picard 1). In a study by the Canadian Medical Association, 46,564 snowboarders and skiers from three continents sustained an injury to the neck or head that was serious enough for first aid and medical attention from a hospital or ski patrol (Picard 1). One in five of the people in the study were wearing helmets
injuries while skiing or snowboarding, and this is where a helmet comes in. The NSAA (National Ski Area’s Association), along with researcher Dr. Shealy, reported, “recent research has shown that the use of a helmet reduces the incidence of any head injury by 30 to 50 percent (Hawks).” In 2011, lawmakers in New Jersey took those statistics seriously and decided that it was necessary to enforce helmet use at their ski resorts. The New Jersey helmet law may seem like a “no-brainer”, when you consider
the Runner. Ryan parked his bicycle at one of the nearby park benches. Standing next to it, he chugged his water bottle. Finally, he was able to escape the monotone life of his for just one day of total relaxation. He even was at the park at the perfect time; barely anyone else was
WHY CYCLING IS GREAT EXERCISE Bicycling is a wonderful activity for so many reasons. It saves on gas consumption, doesn't add pollution to the air, is economical in maintenance compared to a scooter or a car, doesn't require insurance or a license to drive, and offers many health benefits. In fact, cycling is becoming so important and so mainstream that many cities are now adding bike lanes to their major roads and thoroughfares. What was once a sport to be enjoyed in a park or back trail is now
Every year a countless number of people are injured from the game of football. These people obtain all types of injuries from shoulder dislocations, to torn ACLs, to concussions. Many of these injuries are from the rules of the game and the way the sport is played. This is why it is necessary for the rules of football to be changed. The main reasons they should be changed are because the game is resulting in injuries and deaths, negative long-term health consequences for players, and children
cyclist, fall at speed, conscious and breathing. DDx considered: head/spinal injury, fractures, lacerations/abrasions. Time to scene, 14 minutes. Accompanied by Fire EMS. Initial Findings: Patient sitting on gatepost, alert, orientated, wearing helmet. Obvious injuries: self-splinting right arm, multiple abrasions; both arms/legs, right shoulder. MOI: cycling downhill at speed, contact with another cyclist, causing fall. C-Spine control initiated by practitioner (PHECC, 2014) (Appendix 1).
neurologist in Pennsylvania, and Lane Wallace, who is an adventure writer and pilot, discusses whether or not sports helmets should be used in sports and if it helps efficiently in the essays “Disposable Heroes” and “Do Sports Helmets Help or Hurt”. They have different views on the subject and what should be done to protect the athletes. Weisman argues that safety equipment’s such as helmets in football should be used to protect the athletes’ heads from injuries. Wallace on the other hand, believes that
expects to be involved in one, and anyone who is seriously injured in one while not wearing helmet or safety gear, sure wishes that they had been. Most importantly, motorcycle helmets save lives and prevent people from minor and serious injuries. Motorcycle specific clothing, such as a leather jacket, kevlar padded pants, boots and gloves also prevent against serious or minor injuries.
SUMMARY: An unknown author in the essay, Helmets: Life or Liberty? , published in November 2001, addresses the topic of whether wearing helmets should be an individual’s decision to make or whether it should be enforced by the law. The author claims that while it should be a person’s decision to wear a helmet or not, it is essential that they do so for safety reasons and not be persuaded not to because it is deemed “uncool” by society. The author supports their claim first by creating an emotional