Health Tip: Make Sure Your Helmet Fits

Here are some suggestions

February 3, 2011 RSS Feed Print

(HealthDay News) -- Whether you're rollerblading, biking or skiing, a helmet can protect you from a deadly head injury.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says a helmet won't offer full protection, however, if it doesn't fit properly. The group offers these helmet-fitting suggestions:

Make sure you select a helmet that meets standards set by the Snell Memorial Foundation or the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Make sure the helmet fits snugly and doesn't slide in any direction.
The helmet should sit squarely on your head and be level, without tilting.
The helmet should include a chinstrap to hold it in place.