Sports and Hearing Aids - No Sweat!

We all know that being physically active is essential for our health and hearing is essential for our brains.  For those of us with hearing loss, the question arises; Is it feasible to wear hearing aids when participating in sports?  Many hearing aid users express concern over the security of the aids on their ears and the exposure of the aids to excessive moisture due to sweating. Not to worry!  With a few precautionary measures, you can safely use your hearing aids while participating in your favourite activities. To deal with moisture problems, try wearing a sweat band or purchase one for your hearing aids.  Small covers are available to protect your hearing aids from moisture and dirt without hindering their performance.  Worried about the aids falling off in rougher sports such as Rugby or Basketball.  Clips are available to secure the aids to your body in case they fall out of your ears. 

             Team sports rely on good communication.  If you can’t hear well, you might miss a call or misunderstand the ref. These errors might just cost your team the game, so ensuring you are hearing optimally is important.  For those of you who like to jog or hike alone, your hearing aids keep you in tune with what is going on around you, increasing your safety when out and about.  If you are someone who enjoys music to motivate you while exercising, your hearing aids can be connected to a multitude of devices to let you tune in, often wirelessly.  So, don’t sweat it when it comes to using your hearing aids in sport, just do it!