Concussion What? Who? When? Why? How? – Part 1 of 3

Concussion What? Who? When? Why? How? – Part 1 of 3

What is concussion? Concussion is defined as a diffuse injury to the brain. It can occur from a direct blow to the head, neck, face OR impact to another part of the body, which causes transmission of impulsive force to the head.1 The definition of concussion is...
Helmets – Skiing & Snowboarding

Helmets – Skiing & Snowboarding

Winter is quickly approaching and a lot of us are looking at dusting off our ski and snowboard equipment for another season on the slopes. One of the hot topics on the ski hill last year was the issue of helmets and snow sports. The debate whether helmets should be...
Ski Injuries

Ski Injuries

I hope I don’t injure my knee this ski season!   If you’re uttering these words to yourself as the white stuff falls, then read on…   Skiing is fantastic for both recreation and exercise but unfortunately knee injuries are no stranger to this sport. With our...