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Equipment Essentials for Injury Prevention
Content provided byProfessional Team PhysiciansProper equipment is an essential part of injury prevention. To ensure maximum protection, equipment should be worn during all practice and game situations. All equipment and gear should be fitted to your size and weight, and should be maintained and in game-time condition.
A complete set of protective equipment includes:
A helmet, neck roll, and mouth guard with keeper strap
Shoulder pads and a jersey
Hip pads, tail pads, and an athletic supporter or cup
Thigh guards, knee pads, and padded football pants
Football cleats or turf shoes
In addition to wearing essential equipment, you may also want to invest in supplementary gear to help further prevent injuries.
Non-essential equipment includes:
Taping your joints, particularly your ankles, wrists, and fingers, can provide added support and prevent injury. To be effective, taping must be done by a trained professional immediately prior to activity.
 For more information on common injuries of the active individual, visit ActivePain.com. Check out Active Pain Council's Diagnostic Tool. This tool allows the active individual to further analyze injuries and take strides to prevent such pain in the future.
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