With summer fast approaching, many families and
children are ready to lace up their inline skates and take to the
recreational trails and sidewalks to enjoy this popular
activity.
Families may also be participating in this
activity as part of a
Many parks are also installing in-line/skate board parks
and recreation paths for families to enjoy while on holiday.
We offer some insight into the injuries that most commonly
occur from this activity and who is most commonly injured. This
information may help reinforce the need for reviewing safety
concerns, especially with the higher risk group of 10-14 year old
boys.
The highest rate of injury in this sport occurs to children
ages 10-14, and in particular boys, in-line skating in the summer
between the hours of 4 pm and 8 pm.
All tips are offered as suggestions
only. While we have tried to provide you with a list
of suggestions to help parents when travelling with
children to keep them safe, unfortunately, we can’t
think of everything and it is the responsibility of
parents to ensure their children’s safety.
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