| Autor: |
Selden, Richard M., Grisso, Jeane A., Pavell, Jeff R., Berlin, Jesse A., Tan, Virak, Bowman, Brock, Kinman, Judith L., Fitzgerald Jr., Robert H. |
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American Journal of Public Health; Feb1999, Vol. 89 Issue 2, p238-241, 4p |
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Objectives. This study examined risk factors for injury, injury prevalence, safety gear use, and skating habits of adult recreational in-line skaters. Methods. Randomly selected in-line skaters in 6 majors US cities were interviewed. Results. Only 6% of skaters consistently wore all 4 recommended types of safety gear. Skaters with greater skating experience were more likely to perform tricks, were less safety gear, and sustain an injury. Conclusions. More experienced adult recreational in-line skaters are at increased risk for inhury. Safety gear use is alarmingly low in adult recreational in-line skaters, especially experienced skaters. Safe skating education programs should consider targeting this newly recognized at-risk skating population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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