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a. The player should have a haircut in the style that will be worn during the competitive season and should wet his hair to simulate game conditions. Measure the circumference of the head above the ears, using the tape measure supplied by the manufacturer. The suggested helmet size is listed on the reverse side of the tape.
b. Select the proper-sized shell and adjust the front and back sizes and jaw pads for a proper fit.
c. Inflate the air bladder by holding the bulb with an arch in the hose; to deflate, the hose is in a straight position.
d. Ensure that the helmet fits snugly around the player’s head and covers the base of the skull but does not impinge the cervical spine when the neck is extended. The ear holes should match up with the external auditory ear canal. Check that the four-point chin strap is of equal tension and length on both sides, placing the chin pad an equal distance from each side of the helmet.
e. Check that the face mask allows for a complete field of vision and the helmet is one to two finger widths above the eyebrows and extends two finger widths away from the forehead and nose.
f. Check that the helmet does not move when the athlete presses forward on the rear of the helmet and when the athlete presses straight down on top of the helmet.
g. Check that the helmet does not slip when the athlete is asked to “bull” the neck while you grasp the face mask pulling left and then right.
Answer: jaw fractures, cerebral concussions, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) injuries
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Answer: The following points should be addressed in the response:
Advantages of constructing pads: cost, design, and availability; custom pads can be designed to meet the needs of the individual.
Concerns: The athletic trainer should take caution to ensure that custom-made devices are constructed and fit properly; the athletic trainer assumes legal responsibility for use of any custom-made devices.
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