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R M Seldes1, J A Grisso, J R Pavell
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19104, USA. rseldes@mail.med.upenn.edu
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.
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