Cochlear implant and Roller Derby

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I am doing my research to see if it is possible to do the Roller Derby, as I know I won't be able to wear my external processor even with protective helmet which isn't a problem but my main concern is safety.

I'd like to do it but is there any cochlear implant users who does Roller Derby. I have spoken to the cochlear implant guys who said it is a vigorous contact activity like football,hockey. If the internal processor gets damaged, they (the NHS) won't fund for another one, hence me looking around for information to see if there's a way around the issue to protect the internal processor/magnet.

Please help!

Alex
 
I believe another member was advised NOT to do Roller Derby by their CI team and went againist their advice

Hope this helps
 
How hard do you expect to get hit? The other real concern is when the electrodes in your cochlea shift, risking misalignment and sound pitch misinterpretation.
 
I used to do roller derby years and years ago... You can get hit pretty hard. =/ The C.I. is nothing to mess with price wise... They do have helmets, but if you get hit by that magnet and even the pressure of the helmet goes into it, you're still putting stress on the magnet. It's a risky move... but that's just my advice. On the other hand if you're really good and not going to get hit because you're too busy stomping them into the ground... you're set! lol! =P * Watch out, I'm vicious! * =P In all seriousness though, it is very risky... =(
 
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I have the cochlear brand in my right ear. I have done roller derby for 3 1/2 years with not that many difficulties. If you a serious about it there are several options and ways to protect your cochlear implant. The derby helmet does help by covering your magnetic piece however the processor part for me used to always dangle and get knocked off my ears but still hang. Know this, you have different helmet options. You can get one custom made or you can go for a hockey helmet. I prefer the hockey helmet because it leaves just enough space but tons of protection to my devices. It covers your ears also so that if it were to fall from the ear it is secured and I don't have Torry about it becoming a problem in the game or practice. The list of bad reasons you see on this comments are actually false. As long as you wear the proper gear and make sure you train yourself you should be fine. Roller derby is a rough contact sport, in the three and a half years I've skated not once did I have an injury or damage to my cochlear implant. I have been kicked in the back of the head with a skate (it was unintentional) and I had enough protection it didn't do damage. If you have anymore questions please feel free to contact me.
 
The OP never returned.
 
Use your brain! You need to wear a helmet for roller derby, roller skating, roller blade, skateboard, snowboard, football, hockey, BMX, motorcycle, Motorcross and bike. I did roller the skating with my helmet. I have no problem. Also I have a bike helmet brand is Bell. It's safety than without helmet. You have to find a fit helmet for your sound processors. My friend is from UK and she has a CI and always do roller derby. She is always wear helmet and no issues.
 
PinkBlackZebra00 said:
Use your brain! You need to wear a helmet for roller derby, roller skating, roller blade, skateboard, snowboard, football, hockey, BMX, motorcycle, Motorcross and bike. I did roller the skating with my helmet. I have no problem. Also I have a bike helmet brand is Bell. It's safety than without helmet. You have to find a fit helmet for your sound processors. My friend is from UK and she has a CI and always do roller derby. She is always wear helmet and no issues.
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OP did not return since a year ago unless you were referring to tashinakohlman.
 
I played derby for 3 years until I broke my shoulder 2 years ago. I do not recommend you wearing your CI during game play, it will come off and get run over. IMO
 
I have a full-face BMX helmet (by Bell) that I wear if I ride a bike or go skateboarding. I can wear my BTEs under it, and I feel well protected.

There are some excellent open-face helmets for skaters that cover the ears that might work for roller derby.
 
whatdidyousay! said:
This is an old thread from 2013 and the OP posted only once.
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So?

That is the purpose of a forum! Some people lurk and see old threads and want to add new information. That is exactly what she did!

I've seen some forums where threads are automatically closed after a period of time but most times they are tech/support related.

This isn't one of them, so lay off.
 
For anyone else who might find this googling CI and roller derby. I absolutely wouldn't do it, if I had a CI. Though I know there are people that do. Up until a couple of months ago, I used to play. It is very likely you will have a head injury at some point, though most likely a minor one.

This is a picture of me that was taken milliseconds before someone landed, with their full body weight, on my head:

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Needless to say, I had to sit out of the rest of the game and purchase a new helmet as my old one compressed.
 
Yikes. I don't play roller derby. I would never play if I wear CI. I used to play inline skating and it was very rough. I got headbutted pretty hard.
 
I don't think it's advised. Most contact sports are pretty much a no-go with a CI, I've been told. Roller derby seems even more contact than some others I wouldn't even try.
 
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