O’Connor S, Daly C
School of Health and Human Performance, Dublin City University, Dublin 9
Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Athlone Institute of Technology, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Ir Med J. 2018 Apr 19;111(4):727.
Aims Despite no previous research, it is anecdotally reported that hurling and camogie players modify their helmet and faceguard, which is against GAA regulations and can potentially increase injury risk. This study aimed to establish the prevalence and rationale behind modifications in hurling and camogie. Methods An online questionnaire was completed by 304 players aged over 18 (62% hurlers, 38% camogie players) which consisted of 27 questions. Results Appearance (43%) was the primary reasons for helmet brand choice, with just 1.6% citing safety as a main reason for choice. Surprisingly, 8% of helmets were already modified when purchased and 31% of participants made further modifications, primarily switching faceguards and removal of bars. Restricted vision, comfort and perceived poor quality of the helmet/faceguard were the most common reasons for modification. Players predominantly (75.8%) agreed that further education on modifications is required. Conclusion Future research on the relationship between helmet/faceguard modification and injury risk is required.
目的 尽管此前并无相关研究，但有传闻称，投掷和女子曲棍球运动员会对其头盔和面罩进行改装，这违反了盖尔运动协会（GAA）的规定，且可能会增加受伤风险。本研究旨在确定投掷和女子曲棍球运动中装备改装的普遍程度及背后的原因。方法 304名18岁以上的运动员（62%为投掷运动员，38%为女子曲棍球运动员）完成了一份包含27个问题的在线调查问卷。结果 外观（43%）是选择头盔品牌的主要原因，仅有1.6%的人将安全作为选择的主要原因。令人惊讶的是，8%的头盔在购买时就已经被改装，31%的参与者进行了进一步改装，主要是更换面罩和拆除横杆。视野受限、舒适度以及对头盔/面罩质量的感知较差是改装的最常见原因。大多数运动员（75.8%）同意需要对改装进行进一步教育。结论 需要对头盔/面罩改装与受伤风险之间的关系进行未来研究。
