Main sports: special precautions
| ACTIVITY | PRECAUTIONS |
| Baseball | • Wear protective clothing: - elbow or knee pads - helmet - protective eyeglasses or goggles |
| Basketball | • Wear protective clothing: - elbow or knee pads - consider a helmet - protective eyeglasses or goggles |
| Bike Riding | • Avoid busy streets • Ride on bike paths • Ride on side streets • Wear a helmet |
| Boxing | • High risk activity • Should be avoided |
| Bungee Jumping | • High risk activity • Should be avoided |
| Canoeing/ Kayaking | • Never swim alone. Have a "Buddy." • Buddy should know seizure first aid • Always wear a high-quality, properly fitted life vest when near the water to help prevent drowning. |
| Exercise | • Have a 'buddy" when using equipment like treadmills or bicycles • Consider a helmet when using equipment like treadmills or bicycles • Consider a shock absorbing mat • Take frequent breaks • Keep hydrated |
| Football | • Wear protective clothing: - elbow or knee pads - helmet - protective eyeglasses or goggles |
| Gymnastics | • Have a 'buddy" when using equipment like balance beams • Consider a helmet when using a balance beam • Consider a shock absorbing mat • Take frequent breaks • Keep hydrated |
| * Hang Gliding | • Should be avoided by individuals with uncontrolled seizures |
| Horseback Riding | • Wear protective clothing: - elbow or knee pads - helmet - protective eyeglasses or goggles |
| Ice Hockey | • Wear protective clothing: - elbow or knee pads - helmet - protective eyeglasses or goggles |
| Jet Ski Riding | • Should be avoided by individuals with uncontrolled seizures |
| * Mountain Climbing | • Should be avoided by individuals with uncontrolled seizures |
| * Rappelling | • Should be avoided by individuals with uncontrolled seizures |
| * Rock Climbing | • Should be avoided by individuals with uncontrolled seizures |
| Rollerblading | • Wear protective clothing: - elbow or knee pads - helmet - protective eyeglasses or goggles |
| Rugby | • Wear protective clothing: - elbow or knee pads - helmet - protective eyeglasses or goggles |
| * Scuba Diving | • Should be avoided by individual with uncontrolled seizures |
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Skateboarding |
• Wear protective clothing: - elbow or knee pads - helmet - protective eyeglasses or goggles |
| Skiing | • Dress for warmth • Wear protective gear • Consider a safety strap when riding the t-bar • Best to ski with a "buddy" • Don't go off open trails |
| Snorkeling | • Should be avoided by individuals with uncontrolled seizures |
| * Skydiving | • Should be avoided by individuals with uncontrolled seizures |
| Soccer | • Wear protective clothing: - elbow or knee pads - helmet - protective eyeglasses or goggles |
| Surfing/Wind Surfing | • Should be avoided by individuals with uncontrolled seizures |
| Swimming | • Never swim alone. Have a "Buddy." • Buddy should know seizure first aid • Always wear a high-quality, properly fitted life vest when near the water to help prevent drowning. • Inform the lifeguard if swimming in a pool |
* These sports require full concentration, and any episode of loss of consciousness may
lead to injury and possible death.
ALWAYS WEAR A MEDIC ALERT BRACELET OR NECKLACE AND CARRY A MEDIC ALERT INFORMATION CARD!