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Different Sport, Different Gear

If you’re headed out to ride your bike, skateboard, or play football, you’re not fully dressed without your helmet and protective gear. Protective safety gear is designed to allow athletes to avoid major, life threatening injuries, and should be worn by all players in all sports and recreational activities, at all times

Mouth guards
According to NIH’s National Institute of Dental Research, about 1 of every 3 dental injures each year is due to sports-related accidents. Mouth guards reduce cuts to the lip, mouth and tongue, protect teeth and help to prevent or reduce harm levels of concussions in the event of a jaw injury.

Eyewear
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, more than 90% of all eye injuries can be prevented with the use of appropriate protective eyewear. Correct eyewear reduces the impact of fast-moving objects such as balls and racquets.

Footwear
Good footwear with enough cushioning provides protection from impact and support for the foot and ankle.

Padding
Padding absorbs impact, minimizing the effect of the impact on the player’s body and reducing the risk of injury. Equipment Includes knee pads, elbow pads, shin guards, and wrist guards.

Helmets Save Lives

Different helmets are made for different types of impact. Bike helmets are made to protect riders from hits to the htop of the head. There are also helmets for scooters, skateboards, and roller blades.

Helmets should fit squarely and snug on the head and there should be no shifting of the helemt when the head is turned or moved up and down.

Some helmets can only withstand a single hit. If you fall and hit your head, the helmet has done its job and it’s time to buy a new one. The shock-absorbing material that protected your head may not protect you a second time. Always replace worn out, damaged, or defective equipment to stay safe.