Shin guard

Greaves, shin guards or greaves are devices primarily for the protection of the tibia to external forces. They are made of metal, plastic and / or foam. The shin guards emerged from military, metal leg braces that have been used since ancient times. To date, the splint is part of the police protective clothing.

Sportswear

The shin guards or shin pads used in sports to protect the shin bone and the Achilles tendon injuries, particularly fractures and bruises. They are used particularly in football and in various martial arts.

In sports, shin guards were first used in the second half of the 19th century. At that time the spread in cricket shields were taken in football. However, since they considerably restrict the freedom of movement of the player, the leg protection was reduced mainly due to the shin. Today is the wearing of shin guards in club football duty.

The wearing of shin pads is as prescribed in the sports of hockey and ice hockey. The reasons are the hard ball or puck, which can lead to serious fractures with speeds of over 100 km / hr. Stopping the ball in hockey is often placed at bat held vertically in front of the feet. If there is a slippage of the ball or the ball bounces on the feet upwards, injuries would be possible without protectors.

• Football
• Protective clothing
• Assembly ( protection weapon)