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Soccer
GameBreaker-AURA Soccer Headband is Rated #1 in the World
GameBreaker-AURA Soccer Headband is Rated #1 in the World By GameBreakerOriginally Posted on July 26, 2019 In the high-speed world of soccer, headgear might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you picture the sport. However, given the concussion rates, it’s a topic that’s been gaining traction. Virginia Tech researchers have been […]
Concussions in Girls Sports: UW-Madison study, the largest in the U.S.
Concussions in Girls Sports: UW-Madison study on soft shell headgear largest in the U.S. UW-Madison has recently conducted the largest study of it’s kind on soft shell protective headbands. The study followed nearly 3,000 female soccer players, mostly in Wisconsin area high schools. Researchers initially found it difficult to convince coaches to take part. In […]
Gamebreaker & Youth Soccer Safety take a Big Step Forward!
Soccer has long been one of the most popular sports in the world, and just like in other sports, contact and non-contact, head injuries in youth sports are on the rise. Last night, Gamebreaker partnered with PrimeTime Sports to put on a friendly youth soccer safety match with the nationally ranked Solar Chelsea Soccer Club […]
Young Players Are At Serious Risk of Suffering Soccer Concussions
It’s been known for years that multiple concussions, or repeated head trauma, can have long-lasting, severe consequences. Learning about former pro soccer players suffering from advanced dementia and other medical issues brought the problem into the public view. The soccer concussions suffered by high school or college players have not been totally ignored, by any means, […]
High School Soccer Head Injuries Risks – Protect with Gamebreaker Soccer Helmets
Recently the Los Angeles Times came out with a great article regarding soccer concussions, one that highlights the need for wearing Gamebreaker soccer helmets that help protect athletes while not affecting heading or other aspects of the game! Most of the concussions sustained by high school soccer players aren’t the result of heading the ball, […]
Why Wear Protective Headgear in Non-Contact Sports & Situations?
Why wear protective headgear in Non-Contact Sports & Situations? The Essential Role of Protective Headgear in Modern Sports Safety By GameBreakerOriginally Posted on June 17, 2015; Updated Oct. 18 2023 In the dynamic world of sports, the exhilaration of competition can be accompanied by potential injury. The importance of protective headgear is a critical aspect […]
Head Injuries in Sports Impacting High School Athletic Programs
Concussions in sports are a growing issue as well as finding adequate ways to protect our children on the field. Whether a concussion results in severe damage or prevents an individual from playing the game they love, finding a safe solution is a necessity for athletic departments and organize sport organizations. The NFHS (National Federation […]
MHS testing new safety helmets to prevent head injuries
Last fall The Malibu Times ran an article on the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and its institution of preventative measures to protect athletes against brain injury. A year later we explore new measures being taken at Malibu High School.
Sports Safety – Injury Statistics and Incidence Rates
In the United States, about 30 million children and teens participate in some form of organized sports, and more than 3.5 million injuries each year, which cause some loss of time of participation, are experienced by the participants. Almost one-third of all injuries incurred in childhood are sports-related injuries. By far, the most common injuries […]