Head Injury
Evan Gattis’s Protection-Enhanced Catcher’s Helmet
Evan Gattis has never suffered a concussion—as far as he knows. But at least a couple of times per week during the season, a foul ball strikes the Atlanta Braves [...]
Ask the YOU Docs: How Do I Know if I’ve Had a Concussion?
Q: I play a contact sport, get hit in the head all the time, and usually feel fine. How do I know if I’ve had a concussion? A: That’s the multimillion-dollar [...]
Protect Your Brain With This Neck Workout
Do you want to stay concussion-free during the football season? To potentially reduce your risk of a head injury, start training your neck. Stronger neck muscles may reduce the concussive [...]
Study Finds Link Between Head Trauma and Brain Disease
A recent study performed at Boston University examined the relationship between head trauma and brain disease. The central point of the study—which was published in Oxford University's scientific journal [...]
Reebok Hockey Helmets Will Soon Include Head Trauma Detection
Reebok is linking up with MC10, a Massachusetts-based technology company, to create a skullcap with sensors to identify head trauma. The mesh cap—thin enough to be worn under an athlete's [...]
Protect Yourself With Battle Sports Science Gear
Both athletes and their parents are aware of the inherent health risks of sports participation. Even with onsite trainers, involved parents and smart game-time decisions, accidents do happen. Reduce the [...]
Axon Sports Concussion Baseline Testing Giveaway
When an athlete goes down during a game, it's usually clear right away whether the injury is game-ending. But there is an exception: a concussion. Occasionally, an athlete loses consciousness [...]
Never Hide Head Injuries
Daredevil Johnny Knoxville makes a decent—if often disturbing—living by filming himself in harm’s way. It’s no shock, then, that the co-creator of "Jackass" has had his share of head injuries. [...]