Backboards
Backboards are rigid panels used to support or rebound objects in sports, or as immobilization devices in medicine. In sports contexts, a backboard provides a surface behind a hoop and plays a key role in rebound control and targeting. In medical settings, a backboard is a flat rigid board used to immobilize a patient with potential spinal injuries during handling and transport.
In basketball and similar sports, the backboard is typically mounted behind the hoop and is designed to
Medical backboards are designed to immobilize the spine during transport and imaging when a spinal injury
Maintenance involves inspecting for cracks, warping, or damaged hardware, ensuring secure attachments, proper cleaning, and replacing