In-line skating. An observational study of protective equipment used by skaters
| Autor: | Craig C. Young, D. H. Mark |
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| Rok vydání: | 1995 |
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Adult
Male medicine.medical_specialty Adolescent business.industry Group composition General Medicine Middle Aged Age Distribution Protective Clothing Protective equipment used Skating Protective gear Physical therapy medicine Humans Age distribution Observational study Female Sex Distribution business Child |
| Zdroj: | Archives of family medicine. 4(1) |
| ISSN: | 1063-3987 |
| Popis: | Objectives To determine the frequency and patterns of use of the various types of protective equipment by in-line skaters and to determine if use of protective equipment was associated with the age, sex, group composition, or expertise of the skater. Design A total of 1548 in-line skaters were observed during a 3-month period in Milwaukee, Wis. Identification and protective equipment data were recorded and analyzed by chi 2 tests with Pearson's correlation coefficient. Results Overall, 491 skaters (31.7%) wore no protective gear. Wrist guards were worn by 999 skaters (64.5%). Helmets were worn by only 40 skaters (2.6%). Overall, adolescent males, children, and advanced skaters were the least likely to be observed wearing protective equipment. Conclusions Protective equipment is underused by many in-line skaters. Educating in-line skaters about the value of wearing protective equipment, as recommended by equipment manufacturers, may help reduce the severity or incidence of skating injuries. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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