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Debbie A Bradney¹, Thomas G Bowman

¹Lynchburg College, VA 24501, USA. bradney@lynchburg.edu

Journal of Athletic Training

|May 16, 2013

Summary

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The cordless screwdriver (CSD) is the fastest and easiest method for lacrosse facemask removal (FMR). Always have a backup tool like a pruner available, and regularly practice FMR.

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Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Athletic Training
Emergency Medical Services

Background:

Facemask removal (FMR) is critical for accessing the airway in injured football and ice hockey players.
Optimal FMR methods for lacrosse athletes with suspected catastrophic injuries require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare the speed and ease of use of different FMR methods in lacrosse.
To evaluate the influence of sex and grip strength on FMR efficiency across various helmet types.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted in an athletic training laboratory.
Fourteen athletic trainers (7 men, 7 women) participated.
Four FMR methods (cordless screwdriver [CSD], Face Mask Extractor 2 [FMX], pruner, Trainer's Angel [TA]) and five helmet types were evaluated.

Main Results:

The CSD demonstrated the fastest removal times (32.32 ± 11.70 seconds) and highest ease-of-use scores (4.94 ± 0.30).
Women exhibited slower FMR times (115.51 ± 110.80 seconds) compared to men (75.71 ± 83.87 seconds).
Grip strength correlated with FMR time for FMX, pruner, and TA methods.

Conclusions:

The cordless screwdriver (CSD) is recommended as the primary tool for lacrosse facemask removal.
Carrying a pruner as a backup and regular practice are advised.
Regularly inspecting helmets for hardware issues can prevent CSD failures.