Protective Equipment in Athletics
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Transcript Protective Equipment in Athletics
ATTR 200
Sept. 21 & 23
John Walker
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
Hand-me-down equipment
Focus for purchasing new equipment
Equipment regulatory agencies
◦ NOCSAE
◦ NCAA
◦ NFHSA
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
NOCSAE standards
◦ Not a warranty
◦ Periodic reconditioning
Helmets can last many years
Purchasing/reconditioning guidelines
Protective
◦ Used to protect
specific areas from
injury
◦ Think padding
◦ Helmets; shoulder
pads; gloves; shin
guards
Accommodating
◦ Used during activity
◦ Used to stabilize
previous injury
◦ Most commonly used
for knee
Rehabilitative
◦ Used after injury and
surgery
◦ Adjustable hinge for
ROM
◦ Not used during
competition
Prophylactic
◦ Used as a
preventative measure
◦ Added mechanical
support
◦ Braces and taping
Low-mass-high-velocity impact
High-mass-low-velocity impact
Focal
Diffuse
◦ 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.
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
Hockey
◦ Canadian Standards Association not NOCSAE
◦ High-mass-low-velocity and low-mass-highvelocity protection
Baseball/softball
◦ NOCSAE standards (similar warning to football)
◦ Suspect protection from high velocity impact
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
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
Yes, shoes are protective equipment
Parts of the shoe
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Toe box
Sole
Heel counters
Shoe uppers
Arch support
Shoe comparison (pg.204)
Shoe lacing (pg.205)
Ankle braces
◦ 3 types
◦ What equipment type?
Ankle taping
Rehabilitative
◦ Post-surgical
◦ Allow for progressive
ROM changes
Functional
◦ Can be worn during
competition/practice
◦ Can be custom fit to
athlete
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?