Chapter 5:

Protective EquipmentProtective Equipment

KINE 2320 8.27.03

Objectives

Discuss the legal issues related to protective equipment

Identify the different types of protective equipment available

Discuss the features of running shoes and the proper selection

Discuss the efficacy of knee and ankle braces in reducing injuries

Legal Issues

NEVER modify protective equipment Have protective equipment reconditioned

and recertified following the manufacturer’s guidelines

Fit all equipment according to manufacturer’s guidelines

Types of Protective Equipment

Helmets Face guards Mouth guards Ear guards Glasses/goggles Football shoulder pads

Types of Protective Equipment

Sports bras/sports cup Shoes Orthotics/Heel cups Shin guards Ankle braces Knee braces

Helmets

Buy only NOCSAE approved helmets (National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment) Football Baseball Softball

Helmets

Hockey Equipment Certification Council (HECC) and American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) set standards for: Hockey helmets Hockey face masks

Helmet

Face Guards

Hockey face guard standards set by ATSM & HECC

Football, baseball, & softball standards set by NOCSAE

Face mask have been made for the helmet that it is applied to

Football face masks must have at least 2 bars

Mouth Guards

Off the shelf Custom

Ear Guards

Prevent cauliflower ear

Glasses/Goggles

Most eye injuries can be prevented by wearing protective eye wear

Shoulder Pads

Shoes

Shoes

Shoes