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Vaulting with head scalp staples
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 3:46 am
by andy94566
So I broke a pole today which caused me to get 7 staples on the back I my head. I have a meet in a week but the staples won't be out for 10 days. The doctor told me I can run and stuff and that I don't new time off so what do you guys think? It's cool for me to vault or wait?
Re: Vaulting with head scalp staples
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 2:27 pm
by vaultmd
Wait.
It's not up for discussion, as far as I'm concerned.
Re: Vaulting with head scalp staples
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 4:02 pm
by rainbowgirl28
I had a kid get staples late in the season last year and he was done, his doctor told him not to. Did you ask your doctor specifically if it's safe to land on your head? My guess is he would have said no!
Re: Vaulting with head scalp staples
Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:43 pm
by birdi_gurlie
Dude, I'd say call your doc again. Specifically remind him that you do POLE VAULTING and not RUNNING. A lot of people only think running when they think of track. Ask him about landing on a soft foam mat with staples and see what he says. You really don't want a concussion or something.