Which Option Would Provide the Most Effective Shock Absorption and Protection

Multiple Choice

Which option would provide the most effective shock absorption and protection for an ice hockey athlete following a lateral rib contusion?

A) Off-the-shelf, soft, low-density padded shirt
B) Off-the-shelf closed-cell foam pad
C) Off-the-shelf, hard, high-density rib vest
D) Off-the-shelf vinyl-coated foam skeleton pad