ATTR 200Sept. 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-high-

velocity 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

◦ 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?