Tackling Concussions
Despite the effort to make sports safer, athletes at all levels are still subject to traumatic head injuries. Why is this still a problem?
TACKLING
CONCUSSIONS
Despite the effort to make sports safer, athletes at all levels are still subject to traumatic head injuries. Why is this still a problem?
Helmets Don't
Prevent Concussion
How do we know? They tell us!
Rotational Forces
Play Major Role in Injury
"Rotational forces are the most injurious to the brain, where the head is spun violently. Helmets don’t do much about attenuating those forces."
- Dr. Robert Cantu
Safety Equipment Is
Not A Complete Solution
Data Links Neck Strength
To Less Concussions
Which Athletes Are
Most Prone To Injury?
Helmets Don't
Prevent Concussion
How do we know? THEY TELL US!
Rotational Forces
Play Major Role in Injury
"Rotational forces are the most injurious to the brain, where the head is spun violently. Helmets don’t do much about attenuating those forces."
- Dr. Robert Cantu