adjusting for jumping, a non-significant protective effect of helmet use on severe head injuries was seen (OR: 0.66, CI 0.32–1.35). Bridges EJ, Snowblading Br J Sports A prospective case series was conducted in 1999 – 2000 Rouah F, injuries in Eastern Med. including 1,332 participants with traumatic injury related Johnston KM. Canada. 2003;37:511-5. to winter sports. There was no increased incidence of neck injuries in injured participants wearing a helmet, even when adjusted for age and activity.
adjusting for jumping, a non-significant protective effect of helmet use on severe head injuries was seen (OR: 0.66, CI 0.32–1.35). Bridges EJ, Rouah F, Johnston KM. Snowblading injuries in Eastern Canada. Br J Sports Med. 2003;37:511-5. A prospective case series was conducted in 1999 – 2000 including 1,332 participants with traumatic injury related to winter sports. There was no increased incidence of neck injuries in injured participants wearing a helmet, even when adjusted for age and activity.
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