Thursday, July 26, 2012

Auto Crashes Result in More Injury for Heavy People


An interesting study illustrates something that Isaac Newton taught us a long time ago:

Force = Mass x Acceleration. 

The more someone weighs, the more force is potentially generated in an auto crash which could increase the amount of injury they may suffer. 

Occasionally an argument can be made regarding "more padding" but generally the safety cages of most cars seem to perform better when restraints (seat belts) are in contact with bony areas of the body.  Here at Perry Hall Chiropractic and Physical Therapy, patients of all shapes and sizes receive the highest quality care following motor vehicle collisions to return them back to normal activities as quickly as possible.


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