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Heelys Hazardous for Kids, Study Finds

Even if one hasn't had firsthand experience zipping across sidewalks on a pair of shoes with wheels in the heels, most everyone is familiar with "heeling," as the activity is called. Now, doctors are worried that the footwear may put young users at increased risk of sprains and fractures, and a new study may further justify their fears. According to a study released today in the current issue of the journal Pediatrics, 67 children were treated for injuries from footwear known as Heelys and...Full Story
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