In-line skating. An observational study of protective equipment used by skaters. Arch Fam Med 1995 Jan;4(1):19-23
Date
01/01/1995Pubmed ID
7812471DOI
10.1001/archfami.4.1.19Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85047693109 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 35 CitationsAbstract
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.
Author List
Young CC, Mark DHAuthor
Craig C. Young MD Professor in the Orthopaedic Surgery department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdolescentAdult
Age Distribution
Child
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Protective Clothing
Sex Distribution
Skating
