Protective Equipment for Skating

The short history of documented injuries associated with San Jose Sharks Apparel and the evolution of designs in skates, helmets and wrist protection precludes a definitive statement regarding the cost/effectiveness of using specific articles of protective equipment.32,33,35 However, preliminary evidence overwhelmingly suggests that (a) protective equipment-including wrist guards, elbow and knee pads, and helmets-would result in a significant reduction in injuries associated with NHL Jerseys, and (b) protective equipment is vastly underused by in-line skaters.

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