Predictors of injury among adult recreational in-line skaters: A multicity study

R.M. Seldes, J.A. Grisso, J.R. Pavell, J.A. Berlin, V. Tan, B. Bowman, J.L. Kinman and R.H. Fitzgerald

American Journal of Public Health, 1999, vol. 89, issue 2, 238-241

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. Conclusions. More experienced adult recreational in-line skaters are at increased risk for injury. Safety gear use is 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.

Date: 1999
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