Risk Management and Trunk and Thorax Protection
Trunk and thorax protection is essential in many contact and collision sports, such as football, ice hockey, baseball, and lacrosse. Of particular concern are the external genitalia and the exposed bony protuberances of the body such as shoulders, ribs, and spine.
From: Principles of Athletic Training by William Prentice, pg. 187
From: Principles of Athletic Training by William Prentice, pg. 190
For further information on the requirements of protective gear in each specific sport, refer to the governing body of that sport.
