Predictors of injury among adult recreational in-line skaters: a multicity study.
- 1 February 1999
- journal article
- Published by American Public Health Association in American Journal of Public Health
- Vol. 89 (2) , 238-241
- https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.89.2.238
Abstract
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 major 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, wear less safety gear, and sustain an injury. CONCLUSION: More experienced adult recreational in-line skaters are at increased risk for injury. Safety gear use in 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.Keywords
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