New Football Helmet Design May Reduce Concussions

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Public release date: 9 Jan 2006 Newer football helmet technology and design may reduce the incidence of concussions in high school football players, according to results from the first phase of a three-year study by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Sports Medicine Concussion Program. The current study compared concussion rates and recovery times of high school athletes wearing newer helmet technology to those wearing helmets with traditional designs. Read more