Dear Patient
With spring upon us, cycling, horse riding, scootering, and motorcycling are enjoyable activities, especially in our beautiful region. They are a great way to spend time with family or friends or to enjoy some time alone.
Please take care and follow basic safety practices: protect your body and always wear at least a certified helmet that fits the circumference of your head. For motorcyclists, full-face helmets are recommended, as they also protect the face.
Head injuries can have serious consequences for the autonomy of their victims, even those that do not result in loss of consciousness. Similarly, the spine needs to be properly protected (bikers, riders), as falls can result in nasty fractures. So don’t hesitate to wear, at the very least, a back brace.
For more advice and useful statistics, please visit the Swiss Council for Accident Prevention (bfu) website:
Your dedicated
PD Dr Med Marco V. Corniola