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Heelys is a brand of roller shoe (marketed by Heelys, Inc.) that have one or more wheels embedded in each sole, similar to inline skates. Thus, the wearer can walk, run, or, by shifting their weight to their heels, roll. Braking can be achieved by lowering the back of the foot so that sole contacts the ground. Roger Adams patented Heelys in 1999. ==Injuries== The journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics published a study〔http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/119/6/e1294 Vioreanu, Mihai, et al. "Heelys and Street Gliders Injuries: A New Type of Pediatric Injury", ''Pediatrics'', 119:6 (June 2007), pp. e1294-e1298. Retrieved January 30, 2008.〕 of injuries resulting from the use of Heelys (and Street Gliders, a similar product that is strapped onto regular shoes). The study counted only significant injuries that required assessment by an orthopedic surgeon, ignoring minor injuries that were treated solely in the emergency department. The 10-week study (conducted during summer school holiday), found: * An injury rate of approximately 51 injuries per 100,000 children (for injuries requiring orthopedic attention; the rate for less-serious injuries is unknown, but presumably much higher). For comparison, in 1997 the United States, nonfatal dog bites required 151 emergency department visits per 100,000 population (including adults).〔http://www.safetypolicy.org/hp2010/15-30.htm Injury Prevention Web. Retrieved January 30, 2008.〕 * Injuries ranged from dislocations to displaced arm fractures (including one patient with this injury in both arms). * 38% of the injuries requiring hospital admission and general anesthesia to manipulate fractured bones. * 34% of the injuries were suffered by children using Heelys (or Street Gliders) for the very first time. 70% had used the products five or fewer times. * The injuries comprised 8% of the workload for the pediatric orthopedic department. * 12% of the injured children were familiar with the instructions for use of the products. In February 2007, Yeovil Town Council were the first English council to ban their use.〔(Hilly town decides Heelys are just too dangerous ), Daily Mail. Retrieved July 23, 2008〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Heelys」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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