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ATTR 200Sept. 21 & 23
John Walker
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Illegal play Poor technique Inadequate conditioning Poorly matched player levels *Inadequate protection to previous injury *Inability to protect without restricting
motion *Poor quality or maintenance of protective
equipment
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Hand-me-down equipment Focus for purchasing new equipment Equipment regulatory agencies
◦ NOCSAE◦ NCAA◦ NFHSA
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Tort Review Guidelines for proper protective equipment
to minimize liability◦ Buy from reputable manufacturers◦ Competent assembly; follow directions strictly◦ Warn about possible risks and dangers of
improper use◦ Ensure proper fit of all equipment
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NOCSAE standards◦ Not a warranty◦ Periodic reconditioning
Helmets can last many years Purchasing/reconditioning guidelines
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Protective◦ Used to protect
specific areas from injury
◦ Think padding◦ Helmets; shoulder
pads; gloves; shin guards
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Accommodating◦ Used during activity◦ Used to stabilize
previous injury◦ Most commonly
used for knee
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Rehabilitative◦ Used after injury and
surgery◦ Adjustable hinge for
ROM◦ Not used during
competition
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Prophylactic◦ Used as a
preventative measure
◦ Added mechanical support
◦ Braces and taping
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Low-mass-high-velocity impact High-mass-low-velocity impact Focal Diffuse
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◦ NOCSAE warning Do not strike an opponent with any part
of this helmet or face mask. This is a violation of football rules and may cause you to suffer a severe brain or neck injury, including paralysis or death. Severe brain or neck injury may also occur accidentally while playing football. NO HELMET CAN PREVENT ALL SUCH INJURIES. YOU USE THIS HELMET AT YOUR OWN RISK.
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Fitting◦ Snug fit with no space between pads and the
head and face◦ Cover the base of the skull◦ Two fingers from brow to front edge◦ Ears in ear holes◦ At least three fingers between chin and facemask◦ Chin strap should keep the helmet from moving in
all directions
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Hockey◦ Canadian Standards Association not NOCSAE◦ High-mass-low-velocity and low-mass-high-
velocity protection Baseball/softball
◦ NOCSAE standards (similar warning to football)◦ Suspect protection from high velocity impact
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Mouth guards◦ 3 types: stock, moldable, custom fit◦ Protects teeth, lips, tongue; also helps prevent
cerebral concussion◦ Required in what sports?
Eye protection◦ Protects eyes from fast moving projectiles◦ Sports that require eye protection
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Football shoulder pads◦ Cantilever vs. non-cantilever◦ Fitting
Inside pad must cover shoulder (acromion) Outside pads should cover deltoid muscles but allow
movement Straps should hold pads tightly in place
Other sports that require shoulder/chest protection
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Yes, shoes are protective equipment Parts of the shoe
◦ Toe box◦ Sole◦ Heel counters◦ Shoe uppers◦ Arch support
Shoe comparison (pg.204) Shoe lacing (pg.205)
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Ankle braces◦ 3 types◦ What equipment type?
Ankle taping
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Rehabilitative ◦ Post-surgical◦ Allow for progressive
ROM changes Functional
◦ Can be worn during competition/practice
◦ Can be custom fit to athlete
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Elbow braces/pads◦ Similar to
rehabilitative knee braces
◦ What sports require elbow pads?
Gloves◦ Important to protect
hand/fingers from injury, too
◦ Required in what sports?