Face Protection Lecture Notes PDF

Face Protection Face Protectio n  Five different categories:  Face guards  Throat Protection  Mouth guards  Ear protection  Eye protection   Face Guards  has reduced the number of facial injuries...

Face Protection Face Protectio n  Five different categories:  Face guards  Throat Protection  Mouth guards  Ear protection  Eye protection   Face Guards  has reduced the number of facial injuries  variety of protective options Face depending on sport and position Protection  no additional attachments  all mountings must be flush to the helmet  opening can not allow passage of sticks or pucks  n ow r n kn nde U u o by sed t o licen Ph h is r is T tho A Au BY-S CC  Hockey Cages  Cages  Visors Half visor vs Goalie Ska te Face trauma X-check to face  Neck Guards  Purpose?  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHx-QgkKvJ4 Adam Johnson injury (graphic) Richard Zednik Clint Malarchuk Jessica Dube Figure Skating (two injuries) Mouth Guards Mouth Guards  Dental injuries can be prevented  Prevention of concussions?  Protect teeth, minimize lip lacerations, absorb shock of chin blows  Should fit comfortably  Should extend back as far as last molar  Constructed of flexible resilient material formed to fit teeth and upper jaw  Should not impede breathing  Mouth Guards  Purpose?  Complaints?  Mouthgaurd and Concussion  Mouth Guard And Concussion 2  UofCalgary Concussion study  Click me for Rodeo Clip  UofCalgary Concussion study  It is important to note the dates of these links. Research happens all the time and it is important to review/ appraise the most current literature and studies.  Mouth Guards  Three types: Click me for Rugby hit  Click me for Lacrosse H it  Stock  Commercial  Custom  Ear Protection  What sports might use ear guards? Ear Protection PURPOSE?  Eye Protection  Eye Protection  Highest percentage of eye injuries are sports related  Generally blunt trauma  What are some pros and cons to wearing glasses during sport?  Eye Protection  Eye and Glasses Guards:  necessary in sports with fast moving projectiles  athletes not wearing glasses should wear closed eye guards to protect orbital cavity  eye guards afford great protection  can limit vision  The NHL made half-visors mandatory in the 2013/14 season  Contact Lenses  What are some advantages and disadvantages to wearing contact lenses?  Advantages  Disadvantages  Contact Lenses  Nike MaxSight Contact Lenses©  eliminates glare  increase contrast  filters out 95% of UV rays  no distortion  Have been discontinued due to outbreak of serious eye inflections