@article{ref1,
title="Predictors of injury among adult recreational in-line skaters: a multicity study",
journal="American journal of public health",
year="1999",
author="Fitzgerald, R. H. Jr and Kinman, J. L. and Bowman, Brett and Tan, V. and Berlin, J. A. and Pavell, J. R. and Grisso, Jeane Ann and Seldes, R. M.",
volume="89",
number="2",
pages="238-241",
abstract="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.",
language="",
issn="0090-0036",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}