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nummyann

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on: Jul 4, 2018
Why should you never remove an athlete's helmet if there is potential for injury to the neck or spine?

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Vapo-coolants are commonly used on what type of injuries?
 a. knee c. hamstring
  b. cervical and lumbar d. both B and C


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momtoalll

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Reply #1 on: Jul 4, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Taking the helmet off will jar the neck, and once the helmet is removed, the height of the shoulder pads will cause the head to hyperextend, creating the potential for increased damage to the spine.

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nummyann

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Reply 2 on: Jul 4, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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