Injuries and health issues

Competitive skaters generally do not wear helmets or other protective gear. There is a risk of head injuries, particularly in pair skating as a result of falls from lifts.Although pair skaters are most susceptible, serious head injuries can occur in all disciplines, including ice dancing.Partners have accidentally slashed each other with their skate blades.This may occur when partners drift too close during side by side camel spins. Several female pair skaters have suffered head/face injuries during this element, including Elena Berezhnaya,Jessica Dub