PEDS240 Lecture Notes - Jockstrap, Epaulette, Shoe Insert
29 Apr 2013
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Jan 21 sports equipment: taping stops the inversion of an ankle, after a while, tape will start to lose its stickiness and will stretch and wont be as stable as it was initially. Cantilevered: bulkier and used by those engaged in blocking and tackling. Non-cantilevered: don"t restrict motion (used by quarterback and receivers) Rib protection equipment: thorax protectors and rib belts, protect against external forces, air-inflated interconnected cylinders (jacket design) Hips and butt equipment: required in collision and high velocity sports. For hockey, we use hockey pants to protect the hips and but: boxing, snow skiers, equestrians, jockeys and water skiers, girdle and belt types. Groin and genitalia: sports involving high velocity projectiles, require cup protection for male participants, stock item that fits into jockstrap or athletic supporter. Shoe fitting: measure both feet, as there will be slight differences, approximate conditions of use ( if you play tennis, get tennis designed shoes)
