{"id":5802,"date":"2023-03-02T20:36:09","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T20:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/?p=5802"},"modified":"2023-03-02T20:36:09","modified_gmt":"2023-03-02T20:36:09","slug":"heres-how-you-can-play-sports-with-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/heres-how-you-can-play-sports-with-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s How You Can Play Sports With Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Staying active is a crucial part of staying healthy. Current recommendations are that adults over the age of 18 should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6572041\/\">get 150 minutes of moderate physical activity a week or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><span>Some people like taking yoga classes or regular walks through Golden Gate Park Loop or other San Francisco trails. Maybe for you, sports are one of the ways you enjoy staying active.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><span>If you have <a href=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/hearing\/hearing-loss\/\">hearing loss<\/a>, you might be wondering if you can still play sports safely with your hearing aids. The good news? Not only can you, but you absolutely should also!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span>\u00a0<\/span>Benefits of Wearing Your Hearing Aids When Playing Sports <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"basketball-rec-center-sports-hearing-aids\" src=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pexels-bk-aguilar-945471-768x529.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of a basketball in an indoor gym with players in the background.\" width=\"768\" height=\"529\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-5805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pexels-bk-aguilar-945471-768x529.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pexels-bk-aguilar-945471-1280x882.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pexels-bk-aguilar-945471-1536x1058.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pexels-bk-aguilar-945471-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/\">Hearing aids<\/a> can help you in a variety of different ways when you\u2019re playing sports, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Improving communication with your teammates<\/strong>. Whether playing a pickup basketball game or doubles tennis, it\u2019s important to be able to hear your partner or teammate communicate with you during the game. Whether it\u2019s play calls or instructions on where to move, you\u2019ll have a much easier time knowing what\u2019s going on if you wear your hearing aids.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pick up other important sounds<\/strong>. Depending on what sport you play and where you play it, you may need to hear certain other noises as well, such as a buzzer or a referee blowing their whistle. These sounds can be hard to pick up without hearing aids, which is why wearing your device can be helpful.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can help with balance<\/strong>. Hearing loss can make you feel unbalanced and disoriented, which is not how you want to feel while in the middle of a game. Keeping your hearing aids in allows you to be more aware of your surroundings and focus on having fun and playing well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Care For Your Hearing Aids During and After<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wear protective gear<\/strong>. If you are playing a contact sport like football, rugby or even basketball, it\u2019s important to wear a helmet or headgear that covers your hearing aids in a way that is effective yet comfortable. You may have to try a few different ones before you find the right fit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use the right hearing aid accessories<\/strong>. Hearing aid clips can attach to your shirt or jersey and keep your hearing aids from falling onto the floor in case they come out while playing. This can help prevent them from getting stepped on or lost. Additionally, using sweatbands can help keep too much moisture from accumulating on your device.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clean your hearing aids after you\u2019re done. <\/strong>Once the game or match is over, take out your hearing aids before you shower. Wipe them off and place them in a cool, dry container or, even better, use a drying box to help remove sweat and bacteria from your hearing aids.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment with one of our experts, contact <span class=\"company-name \">San Francisco Audiology<\/span> today.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"related-posts\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/hearing-loss-treatment-understanding-the-journey\/\" class=\"related-post\">Hearing Loss Treatment: Understanding the Journey<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/signs-your-hearing-aids-need-adjusting\/\" class=\"related-post\">Signs Your Hearing Aids Need Adjusting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/myths-vs-facts-dispelling-common-misconceptions-about-hearing-aids\/\" class=\"related-post\">Myths vs. Facts: Dispelling Common Misconceptions About Hearing Aids<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Staying active is a crucial part of staying healthy. Current recommendations are that adults over the age of 18 should get 150 minutes of moderate physical activity a week or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity. \u00a0Some people like taking yoga classes or regular walks through Golden Gate Park Loop or other San Francisco trails&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5805,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"If you have hearing loss, you might be wondering if you can still play sports safely with your hearing aids. 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