Predictors of injury among adult recreational in-line skaters: a multicity study.
Copyright policy )Predictors of injury among adult recreational in-line skaters: a multicity study.
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.
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania United States
- University of Pennsylvania Health System United States
Adult, Male, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Urban Health, United States, Cross-Sectional Studies, Predictive Value of Tests, Risk Factors, Skating, Surveys and Questionnaires, Prevalence, Humans, Recreation, Wounds and Injuries, Female, Safety, Health Education
Adult, Male, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Urban Health, United States, Cross-Sectional Studies, Predictive Value of Tests, Risk Factors, Skating, Surveys and Questionnaires, Prevalence, Humans, Recreation, Wounds and Injuries, Female, Safety, Health Education
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