Team Psych Weekly Newsletter Jan 06, 2014

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Head Injuries in Triathletes I came across this article and thought it may provide information that may save the life of your bike ride partner or yourself….

There are two kinds of bike riders. Those who have crashed and those who willcrash!

This year several friends and clients suffered head injuries during training and racing. The most recent was at the end of August. Momentary inattention in a pace line, on a tri bike with forward weight distribution, he hit the front brake first, and Nils hit the ground head first, was briefly unconscious, received a fairly severe facial injury requiring 20 stitches, and ruined a good helmet and sunglasses.

First and foremost, Nils’ helmet possibly saved him a more severe head injury requiring surgical decompression and an uncertain outcome. Second, his bicycle helmet really didn’t protect him against facial injury. Third, his glasses probably caused the majority of his facial lacerations, but since they were polycarbonate, the lens did not break, and so he was spared eye injury. Last, and not least, Nils took our professional advice and is taking time to recover from his brain injury.

The facts:  The most common serious cycling injury causing death or serious disability is a head injury.  The force with which you strike the ground is proportional to the square of your speed. You go twice as fast, you hit the ground 4 times harder.  Risk of serious injury is only partly related to your speed, as you can experience serious or fatal head injury practicing wheel stands.  USA Cycling, UCI, and USAT require buckled helmet use.  Mandatory cycling (and motorcycle) helmet laws dramatically reduce the availability of cadaver donor organs for transplant.  Regular use of a buckled bicycle helmet reduces your risk of a serious head

injury in a bike accident by about 75%!

Also, IF you are in an accident and are struck by a car, you are 14 times more likely to die if you are not wearing a helmet.

Bicycle helmets do not protect you from facial injury.

If you search the internet, you will find arguments suggesting helmets actually increase certain injury rates. We know from personal knowledge that simply is not true. The head injury statistics in states with mandatory helmet laws are an overwhelming argument for helmet use.

There are a few other things you should know about helmets. Buy helmets certified by the ANSI. Foam is the energyabsorbing material and also only good for one crash. Helmets with coverings glued to the underlying foam may provide increased protection. An unbuckled helmet is worthless in a crash. Helmets have a limited lifespan. After 3-4 years you should get a new one. The foam, over time, degrades and becomes brittle.

MTBI is a brain injury that results in temporary loss of normal brain function caused by a blow to the head. Cuts or bruises may be present on the face, but often there are no signs of trauma. Many people assume that concussions must involve loss of consciousness, but that is not true. Concussion or Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI) is a clinical syn-

drome characterized by immediate and transient alteration in brain function, including alteration of mental status and level of consciousness, resulting from mechanical force or trauma.

People with concussions often cannot remember what happened immediately before or after injury, and may act confused. MTBI can affect memory, judgment, reflexes, speech, balance, and muscle coordination. Nils had brief memory loss, and does not remember his accident. Even mild concussions should not be taken lightly. Brain injury experts emphasize that although some concussions are less serious than others, there is no such thing as a "minor concussion."

In most cases a single concussion should not cause any permanent damage. A second blow to the head before the brain has completely healed does not have to be very strong for deadly or permanently disabling effects. This is called the “second impact syndrome.�

Previous recommendations about returning to sport understate the time needed to recover. Not only should you have no symptoms at rest, but higher brain function must be completely normal before you are completely recovered. This may take one day or 6-12 months. When you feel completely normal, then progressive trials of activity should not cause dizziness, headache, ANY problem with bal-

ance or coordination, or post-activity sleepiness. If you aren’t thinking 101% clearly while exercising, STOP! IF you have any of the MTBI symptoms, then you are not recovered, and must wait and rest. You may exercise only below the point of causing any symptoms, and must, above all else, avoid another blow to your head! There is no medical agreement yet on the best test to use to determine if you are completely recovered.

Medical advice is best sought from an expert in brain injury.

When you have a bike wreck, one question is whether or not expert medical advice should be sought immediately. Obviously, any significant laceration means a trip to the ER. Facial lacerations heal well if treated expertly within 6 hours or so of the injury. The tremendous blood supply is the force behind fast healing, but also responsible for even minor facial lacerations making you look like you were on the loosing end of a swordfight. IF the cut is through the skin, or involves the eye, ear, or nose, then seek medical attention ASAP. With regard to head injury, symptoms determine the diagnosis of concussion.

Lack of memory of the accident, headache, confusion, and loss of fine motor coordination are all good indicators of the need for a trip straight to the ER. Another reason to be safe rather than sorry

is the phenomena of epidural hematomas. With an epidural hematoma, the injured cyclist may appear to be OK, but continued bleeding inside the head can result in death. There may be as little as 30 minutes to make the diagnosis and start surgical decompression. This happened to an actress last winter in a skiing -related head injury. She and her companions refused medical care initially, and thereby doomed her. Oh, she wasn’t wearing a helmet!

Allen DeLaney, MD, ME Mary DeLaney, PT

Membership renewal online has just been brought up to speed and is working. Many of you due in October & November were asked to renew but online was out of commission. We are now up and running for new membership an renewal. Don't procrastinate, get yourself renewed online now go to http://www.teampsychtri.com/membership/ onlinemembership

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#_________________—______________—________________—__________________ Expiration:_____/ ______ Waiver: This section must be signed before the application will be accepted. (If under 18 a parent or guardian must sign). I do hereby waive and disclaim, for myself, my heirs, and assigns, any and all claims for personal injury or property damage which may occur in connection with any Team Psych Triathlon Club activity. I will be completely responsible for myself, and guests and any minors under 18 whom I may bring or allow to participate in a club activity. I allow all photographic images for use by Team Psych. This statement also pertains to travel to and from club functions.

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Gene Cromier from Massachusetts has joined team psych Karla Malone has renewed her membership —— It's official. I am registered for my first IRONMAN 140.6! The inaugural Ironman Chattanooga 2014 Keith Stone Bauer ——— Team Members—We will be looking for volunteers to help out with several events very early this year: February 15 Gasparilla Children’s Too Good for Drugs Run— Tattoo Kids February 21 Gasparilla Expo 10— 5 Tattoo Runners February 22 Gasparilla Last Waterstop 6:00 am—11:00 Waterstop - we need 15+ volunteers March 22 Adventure Island Kids Tri - Tattoo Kids & assist staff

Team Relay formations for 2014 If you are looking to experience triathlon on a relay team please contact Will Schafer. He is wishing to be joined by a swimmer and runner for events in 2014. Contact him at wschaefer@oti-solutions.com

Master Calendar Maker: A volunteer is needed to gather dates of triathlons, duathlon, and road races for the team. This volunteer will post these events on the Google calendar on the website for members to keep up with opportunities to compete.

Gather links to event websites, note early sign up discounts, provide additional information for the team newsletter about upcoming events.

Ride leader/coordinator volunteers for Jan 18th or 19th needed.

Awesome race! I took 3rd place Athena under 40 with time of 3:51:23. I over-heated on the run, but had a great time. My first time in Key West was wonderful. I'm thinking about doing this race again next year.

Thank you, Michelle Jarrell The Higgs beach Key West Olympic Triathlon was a great race! We came, we saw and we took home some loot. We saw two other Team Psych members down there one was doing the Sprint and there was one in a relay team however not sure on the distance. All in all this was a great race, well put together and a great volunteer staff. We may do this race again next year, it was just a great race and Duval Street was great too.

Results: Kimberly Souders - 4th place Athena under 40 -4:56:04 - my 1st Olympic distance race

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED LAST WATER STOP Gasparilla Distance Classic Saturday February 22rd 5K & 15K Come volunteer and help out at the 5K & 15K Water Stop. For four years we have manned the last water stop at the Gasparilla. Last year folks flashed us their tattoos, Yelled Aaarrggh at us, and some just wanted water. This year we are going to put on the show for the runners. We are working on some surprises for our volunteers that step forward.

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Longboat Key Triathlon get in ! TeamPsych2014 will give $10 off EACH race :) Jamie Klingman, USAT Certified Race Director and Official Vice President and Founder, Athletes Who Care, Inc 501(c)(3) Team Members This came in from our friends at FRPM‌. Joe Fernandez and Fred Ryzmek Here is the opportunity to save money in 2013-2014 Now is the time to take advantage of the upcoming discount codes for the 2013-2014 season.

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