Question Where can I find cycling helmets that can accomodate a cochlear implant?
Re: Question Where can I find cycling helmets that can accomodate a cochlear implant?
Thank-you for all the responses to my query. There is a lot to consider and think about regarding the subject of adapted cycling helmets. I'll reply to some of your comments when I can. I'm just a bit busy at the moment and all the replies will be read.
Re: Question Where can I find cycling helmets that can accomodate a cochlear implant?
That would be great if you can seek their thoughts on this topic and let me and everyone forum know.
Re: Question Where can I find cycling helmets that can accomodate a cochlear implant?
Apologies for the delay in replying. My audiologist contact didn't come with anything - he wasn't aware of anything. But I did strike up a conversation at a stables near us the other day (we were taking a young lad for a riding lesson) when I spotted a young lass (early teens I would guess) with implants & her mother. Modern riding helmets are often very similar to cycle helmets. My takes from our conversation were:-
A couple of other thoughts
On the Wheels for Wellbeing website (https://wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/) very few of the people in the pictures are wearing helmets so it can't be an insurmountable problem.
If you have to do a risk assessment, there is the balance between being able to communicate with participants & the any (perceived) limited benefit of helmet wearing.
- There are specialised (not the brand) helmets available but they are fiendishly expensive.
- wearing a slightly larger helmet generally works OK
- cochlear implants aren't consistent & some surgeons fit the coils very low down which can interfere with the rear adjustable strap
- a soft pad over the implant coil can help improve comfort.
A couple of other thoughts
On the Wheels for Wellbeing website (https://wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/) very few of the people in the pictures are wearing helmets so it can't be an insurmountable problem.
If you have to do a risk assessment, there is the balance between being able to communicate with participants & the any (perceived) limited benefit of helmet wearing.
Former member of the Cult of the Polystyrene Head Carbuncle.