Consequences: Spinal cord injury

Duration: 9

Year Published: 1976

Creator: Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center/University of Washington

Format: 16mm

Description: Shows young people involved in high velocity sports activities. Stresses the importance of doing it the correct way with proper equipment and with safety in mind. The "consequences" are described by young people who have broken their necks.

Complete Record: Contrasts the excitement and exhilaration of adventure sports such as surfing, motorcycling, skiing, skateboarding and hang gliding, with the potential consequences of spinal cord injury and permanent paralysis. Emphasises learning your limitations, respecting them and recognising the risks.