US EditionRugby Headgear Can't Prevent Concussion—but New Materials Could Soften the Blows over a Career
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, JUL 11 – New rugby headgear using isotropic materials cuts peak impact forces by 30%, aiming to reduce cumulative collision effects on players, researchers say.
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Rugby headgear can’t prevent concussion – but new materials could soften the blows over a career
The widely held view among rugby players, coaches and officials is that headgear can’t prevent concussion. If so, why wear it? It’s hot, it can block vision and hearing, and it can be uncomfortable. Headgear was originally designed to protect players from cuts and abrasions. But players still hope it will offer them a degree of protection against the collisions they experience in the game. Some players adopt it after previous concussions. We’re …
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