Try: Make sure helmet meets government standards look for a seal from the consumer product safety commission cpsc american national standards institute ansi or snell memorial foundation make sure the helmet fits snugly ask for help if unsure of the right fit the helmet should not move from side to side or front to back once cr has clasped the chin strap

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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References: bicycle-related injuries by m j thompson and f p rivara american family physician may 15 2001 available at www aafp org

Keywords: Bicycle bike safety bike riding helmet head injury exercise avoiding bike injuries bicycle safety bicycling

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed