Rock Climbing injuries rise along with the popularity of the sport
Study finds 63 percent increase in the number of rock climbing-related injuries treated in emergency departments each year In the past decade the popularity of rock climbing has dramatically increased. It has been estimated that rock climbing is now enjoyed by more than 9 million people in the U.S. each year. A new study by … Read more
Aspen rock climber who fell 40 feet remains hospitalized
Aspen Daily News report: An Aspen woman continued to recuperate Monday at Aspen Valley Hospital after a 40-foot rock climbing fall and a swift but very technically challenging rescue. Forty-year-old Karen Sahn, an Aspen Highlands ski patroller and accomplished endurance athlete, fell due to an equipment failure while lead climbing a rock face in the … Read more
Why skateboarders need iMULTISPORT
Forego the helmet, pads and wrist protectors but whatever you do make sure you’ve got an iMULTISPORT-certified ACCIDENT policy in your back pocket. It pays cash when you land in the ER after breaking or fracturing something. It even pays you income if you’re outta work as a result of the accident. All for about … Read more
Cyclist nightmare
In a photograph made available today, a car collides into cyclists participating in a race in Mexico’s northern border city of Matamoros on Sunday. At least one person was killed and 14 injured when a driver slammed into the bicycle race. Although nothing can fully prevent this from happening, good coverage is advisable
Losing a leg hasn’t stopped her triathlon training
By JOE MILLER McClatchy-Tribune RALEIGH, N.C. — Like a lot of triathletes, Deanna Babcock is starting to train for the 2008 season. She’s swimming a couple of days a week at the YMCA, and she’s gradually upping the miles on the bike. Soon, she plans to start running. Her goal is to be ready, by … Read more
GPS-enabled helmet calls for help post-accident
from Engadget Mobile…. We’ve seen some pretty well equipped helmets in our day, but UMass Amherst student Brycen Spencer seems a touch more interested in safety advancements than integrated speakers. His concoction, dubbed the Wireless Impact Guardian (WIG), looks like your average helmet at first glance, but a quick look inside reveals electronics designed to … Read more
