What the Experts Are Saying

Feb 27, 2015 | Design, Helmets, Medical, Prevention

…helmets used in youth football have historically been scaled-down “little adult” versions of varsity helmets. Therefore, scaling down varsity football helmets fails to consider youth players’ impact conditions, developing spinal musculature, maturing brain, and...

Discussing Helmets and Concussions

Feb 27, 2015 | Helmets

There is general agreement among the medical community that concussion incidence can be reduced through rule changes in play, changes in concussion protocol and procedures, and teaching proper hitting and tackling techniques. However, there remains debate as to...