Heart-Gard Chest Protection

The Heart-Gard is a device designed to be worn by child athletes over their chest to protect them form injury. The device, if properly worn, should reduce ball impact to areas covered by the device, but will not necessarily prevent all injuries, according to the manufacturer.

The Heart-Gard is small in size, yet provides a rigid plate over the vital area of the heart. A Heart Gard is made of padded plastic that is supposed to be shatterproof. It is thicker in the center and is designed to reduce impact and transfer the force from the hit away form the heart.

Many leagues and teams require athletes to wear the device. You can buy it at sporting good stores such as Modell's.

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