Table 2 Summary of findings of de Rome et al. [16] on the effects of back protection adjusted relative risk of back injuries
From: A systematic review on the effectiveness of back protectors for motorcyclists
Motorcycle back protector | Number (Total n = 212) | Any injury (%) | Adjusted relative risk |
|---|---|---|---|
No | 75 | 10.7Â % | Reference |
Foam insert in the back of jackets | 97 | 21.6 % | 2.16 (p ≤ 0.05) |
Back armour | 40 | 7.5Â % | 0.77 (Not Significant) |