Loop-strap type does not affect facemask removal using an anvil pruner.
Purpose: To compare time and movement characteristics of four different brands of football facemask loop straps during a cutting task. Methods: Ten certified athletic trainers, age 24.8 ± 3.4, years of experience 2.4 ± 2.5, cut four different brands of football helmet loop straps (Shockblocker[TM],...
| Publicado en: | Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences & Practice Vol. 6; no. 1; pp. 6p - 7 |
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Nova Southeastern University, College of Allied Health
2008 Jan
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