CHILD WARNING EFFORTPOST sporting accidents

In today's post, we are covering several types of sports accidents that may come from overestimating your abilities/letting your ego get in the way, incorrect form, lack of safety practices, inappropriate attire, and much more. We will go over the importance of understanding safety procedures and visual examples of why they're in place and the risks that come from doing things incorrectly and overestimating your abilities

Sporting Accidents

Skaters + Scooters

skater head slams

skater stairs + rails

miscellaneous

↑ bro did not need an ambo for that

3 story fall

↑ i do not know the end goal here

compilation of fails

Bikers

failed stunts

failed jump on bike

biker does wheelie in the road and car speeds up to hit him

biker tries to bike on ice and falls through

Skiing + Snowboarding

Skiing

skier crashes into someone standing

skier crashes into snowboarder

failed stunt

Helmets + Gear

Why should you wear a helmet?

Wearing a helmet is essential when bike riding and skating as it protects your head from injury. By wearing a helmet you significantly reduce your risk of brain damage when you take a tumble, while it will not eliminate this, it can lower the severity of the injury as the helmet is taking most of the impact as opposed to your head. If the impact is severe enough, you risk some serious brain damage or even death. So, wear a helmet, you're not invincible.

examples

Why should you wear safety gear?

Properly equipping yourself with items like helmets, shin/elbow pads, thick clothing, etc. will significantly reduce the impact received when you fall off a bike, skateboard, skates, scooters, etc. They can reduce the risk of injuries such as a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), broken elbow, road burn, or a cracked skull.

examples

ACL

Snowboarding

snowboarder crashes into a kid (child)

failed stunts

failed stunt results in a crash into a tree

Football (or soccer for others)

Donald Parham concussed

Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall concussed

49ers Dre Greenlaw tears left Achilles tendon

Depending on the severity, a ruptured Achilles tendon may require surgery to repair. With or without, rehab and physical therapy will be needed with up to 6 months or more of healing time

Gymnastics

double leg dislocation

failed stunt

↑ she landed on her neck

hope you guy's enjoyed! there's a part 2 coming out for these as well