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Wrist guard

A wrist guard is protective equipment that supports the wrist, distributes force, and limits painful backward bending during falls.

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Choosing protective gear for skating, scooters, and skateboards

Choosing protective gear for skating, scooters, and skateboards

Start with the child, activity, and likely falls Protective gear should be selected according to the child’s age, body size, experience, and the activity they actually perform. Inline skating and roller skating often involve forward falls onto the hands, knees, or elbows. Scooters can produce forward or sideways falls, including impacts involving the head, wrists, […]