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    • Analysis of a severe head injury in world cup alpine skiing 

      Yamazaki, Junya; Gilgien, Matthias; Kleiven, Svein; McIntosh, Andrew S.; Nachbauer, Werner; Müller, Erich; Bere, Tone Tufte; Bahr, Roald; Krosshaug, Tron (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-06)
      Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the leading cause of death in alpine skiing. It has been found that helmet use can reduce the incidence of head injuries between 15% and 60%. However, knowledge on optimal helmet performance ...

    • Helmet use and risk of head injuries in alpine skiers and snowboarders: changes after an interval of one decade 

      Sulheim, Steinar; Ekeland, Arne; Holme, Ingar Morten K.; Bahr, Roald (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-08-16)
      Background: In a previous study, we concluded that a safety helmet can reduce the risk for head injury by 60%. Other studies reported similar effects, resulting in a general recommendation to wear a helmet while skiing or ...

    • A review of head injury and impact biomechanics in recreational skiing and snowboarding 

      Patton, Declan A.; McIntosh, Andrew S.; Hagel, Brent; Krosshaug, Tron (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Background: Skiing and snowboarding are popular competitive and recreational sports with associated head injury risks from impact hazards. Understanding head injury hazards and risks in snow sports can inform injury ...