Mountain biking injuries can be traumatic or non-traumatic.
A traumatic injury is when body comes into contact with the ground, an object or another person.
Make sure you have the needed gear and equipment for protection from environmental stimuli.
Safety should always come first to lessen chances of having injuries.
Head Injuries Serious head injuries are unusually seen in bikers with helmet.
If ever you meet an accident and hit your head, don't try to get up abruptly.
Stabilize your head and neck and avoid movement as much as possible.
Just lie down and let your companion cover you up.
Have some rest and apply cold packs in the tender area.
Eye Injuries Some possible eye injuries are blunt trauma, corneal abrasion, subconjuctival hemorrhage and foreign material in the eye.
Wearing glasses can protect your eyes from possible environmental elements that can irritate or damage your eyes like dust, insects, wind and other objects.
Have glasses for sunny days and another one if the sky gets gloomy.
Do not rub your eye if ever a foreign object enters.
Let your eye water, with eyelids relaxed.
In all types of eye injuries, it is best to see the doctor immediately if bleeding, deep pain, double vision and decrease in sharpness of vision occur.
Abrasions These are usually minor wounds that do not extend in to the dermis and don't cause severe bleeding.
But these can cause a great deal of pain because nerve endings are damaged.
These should be properly taken care of to prevent infection.
If wounds come in contact with rusty bike parts, immediately avail a tetanus shot.
Abrasions and lacerations are prevented by wearing protective pads and covering in the exposed skin areas.
Fractures Fractures in the wrist, hand, forearm and shoulder are most common for bikers.
Immediate and marked pain occurs after a fall.
Swelling and immobility are also observed.
Immobilize the affected area by making a splint or a sling.