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Speed doesn’t matter when you hit your head. I had a friend who fell while ice skating at the speed of a slow stroll, and hit the back of his head. He was dead
by falcolas 4y ago
Speed doesn’t matter when you hit your head.
I had a friend who fell while ice skating at the speed of a slow stroll, and hit the back of his head. He was dead a week later.
And just getting a concussion can result in measurably decreased mental capabilities for months.
Dad time: you’ve got one brain for your entire life.
Stop relying on luck to keep it in working order.
- dleslie 4y ago> And just getting a concussion can result in measurably decreased mental capabilities for months. Permanently, not months. All concussions result in some permanent damage, some moreso than others.
- maccard 4y agoBut it totally does matter when you fall and smack your elbow. OP mentioned that bowl skaters are wearing no protective gear (pads/helmets), not just talking about helmets.