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A new childhood threat: roller shoes
I was awed the first time I saw a kid in Heelys, the rolling shoes with the stealth wheels embedded in the heels. The young child had been walking normally when he suddenly shot across the lobby of the YMCA.
They struck me as a disaster waiting to happen, even though the company says you shouldn't "heel" faster than you can walk. But if that's the case, what's the point of using them?
So far, they've been banned by some shopping malls, schools and amusement parks and were considered one of the 10 worst toys for kids last year by the World Against Toys Causing Harm (W.A.T.C.H.)
And now a new study in Pediatrics shows that the shoes are particularly dangerous for beginners and girls.
Last summer, the orthopedic department of a Dublin hospital saw 67 children—56 girls and 11 boys-- for injuries suffered while using "roller shoes" known by the brand names Heelys and Street Gliders.
Fractured and dislocated arms, wrists and shoulders were the most common injuries in the children, who ranged in age from 6.2 to 14.9 years. More than half of the injuries occurred in beginners and none of the children had been using protective gear when injured. The authors weren't sure why more girls were injured and speculated that perhaps more girls wear Heelys.
Most said they would continue "heeling" or "street gliding" after their injuries healed.
One of the problems with the shoes is that they're a cross between sneakers and recreational equipment, said Steven Krug, head of the Division of Emergency Medicine at Children’s Memorial Hospital.
"Most people buy them as footware and don’t assume the necessary precautions," said Krug. "They’re not quite roller skates and not a bicycle, but the same sort of problems can occur. I’ve taken care of kids who see a nice little ramp and engage in Heely mode. Maybe you make it, maybe you don’t."
It's also hard to get kids to wear protective gear when they're walking and suddenly decide to glide twenty feet. Most aren't going to strap on a helmet and wrist pads every time they want to spontaneously roll.
The Heelys company says the product is safer than biking, skateboarding, basketball, soccer and even tennis. But the other sports have more children participating. And is Heeling even a sport?
Regardless, if you have a beginning "heeler" or you want to try them yourself to catch the bus or break twenty minutes in a five-kilometer race, here are a few roller shoe tips from Heelys:
Heelys recommends protective gear when the wheels are in the shoes and coincedentally sells a helmet and protective pads for ($19.99)
Always stagger your feet with your strong foot in front – putting them side by side will result in your feet sliding out from under you.
When walking with the wheels in, do not lean back on your heels and make sure to walk with your toes touching the ground first.
Be extra cautious when heeling on uneven surface – debris and crevices can cause sudden stops and uncontrolled movements.
When you feel like you are losing balance, step out of heeling by putting your toes down and lean forward. 本人已认领该文编译，48小时后若未提交译文，请其他战友自由认领。 字数统计：912
A new childhood threat: roller shoes
I was awed the first time I saw a kid in Heelys, the rolling shoes with the stealth wheels embedded in the heels. The young child had been walking normally when he suddenly shot across the lobby of the YMCA.
孩子的一个新威胁：滑轮鞋
我第一次被一个孩子的暴走鞋震惊了，滑轮鞋的暗轮深深嵌入了脚跟。随着这个少年飞跃基督教青年会大厅的突发行经后他正常的行走能力也宣告结束。 谢谢楼下sunnygeng战友，有三句是在他的帮助下完成的。
I was awed the first time I saw a kid in Heelys, the rolling shoes with the stealth wheels embedded in the heels. The young child had been walking normally when he suddenly shot across the lobby of the YMCA.
我第一次被一个孩子的暴走鞋震惊了，滑轮鞋的暗轮深深嵌入了脚跟。随着这个少年飞跃基督教青年会大厅的突发行经后他正常的行走能力也宣告结束
这里the rolling shoes with the stealth wheels embedded in the heels用来修饰Heelys，说的也并不是丧失了正常的行走能力，而只是表明突然间的动作。
我第一次看到小孩穿滑轮鞋时简直吓了一跳，这种鞋在鞋跟部嵌着隐藏的滑轮，那孩子本来在督教青年会大厅里走得好好的，突然嗖的一下就穿过了大厅。 strong foot 就该译为:惯用脚 汗！谢谢楼上两位指导！ 关键是防护工作要做好 孩子的一个新威胁：滑轮鞋
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作者:admin@医学,生命科学 2011-04-07 17:16
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