Category Archives: Brain Injuries

The Concussion Conundrum

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Karyn Climans

This article was re-printed with permission from Help … We’ve Got Kids! The Case On his walk home from school, Tyler, an 8 year old boy, slips on ice and hits the back of his head on the sidewalk. He … Continue reading →

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But I’ve Skied My Whole Life Without One

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Karyn Climans

How many times have I heard the argument “But I’ve skied my whole life without one so why should I start now?”. Of course, I’m referring to helmet use. Why is it so difficult to get some adults to play … Continue reading →

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A Brain Injury Survivor’s Remarkable Story

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Karyn Climans

Think skiing requires you to have both feet on the ground? Think again. In her own words, here’s the brave story of Leslie Bolt, a Brain Injury Society of Toronto (BIST) member, living with the affects of acquired brain injury, … Continue reading →

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What Are We Waiting For?

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Karyn Climans

Canadians have the right to know if the ski and snowboard helmets they buy meet recommended safety standards. Unlike hockey helmets that MUST be CSA certified to be sold in Canada, ski and snowboard helmets are not regulated. Why is … Continue reading →

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Extreme Sports

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Karyn Climans

The death of Sarah Burke, Olympic gold medalist in freestyle skiing, shook up a lot of people. How could this have happened to such a talented young athlete who has done this trick over and over again?  The risk is … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong With This Photo?

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Karyn Climans

There’s something missing in this photograph? Even though the kids are obviously happy and it’s great to see them outdoors and playing with their friends, the photo represents an accident waiting to happen. Why? Because the kids are not wearing … Continue reading →

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Pukes, Turncoats & Hypocrites

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Karyn Climans

Why is this man so popular when he keeps blurting out ridiculously inappropriate and stupid things? Don Cherry’s latest tirade involved several former NHL players: he called the players “pukes”, “turncoats” and “hypocrites” because they spoke out lately about hockey … Continue reading →

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Head Smart!

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Karyn Climans

On Saturday, October 1st, a terrific article written by Ken Dryden (former NHL goaltender and member of the Hockey Hall of Fame) appeared in the Globe & Mail. Mr. Dryden called for all sports including hockey and football to be … Continue reading →

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Hockey Dilemmas

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Karyn Climans

So the hockey world is struggling to decide how to respond to public demands to better protect hockey players from head injuries. Why is it such a difficult decision? Apparently the NHL Commissioner is concerned a total ban on headshots … Continue reading →

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Suicide Prevention

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Karyn Climans

I felt compelled to write about the suicide death of Wade Belak, a retired NHL player, for several reasons and it isn’t because I’m a huge hockey fan. In fact, what struck me as most tragic about his death was: … Continue reading →

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