Category: Water Polo
Gamebreaker’s Water Polo Helmets & Concussion Research
Water polo concussions are no joke, and there is a lot of research being done to figure out ways to combat it. Gamebreaker’s Water Polo Helmets are one option, but here’s a recent article highlighting this issue. As a result of ongoing probes into the short- and long-term effects of concussions in football, other sports […]
Why Wear Protective Headgear in Non-Contact Sports & Situations?
If you have ever experienced a head-related injury or watched your child take a serious hit during game-play, you understand the importance of protective headgear. Whether the regulations require headgear or not, it is important for you and/or your child to protect themselves and limit the risk of head injuries that could have potentially long-term […]
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. Read more.
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 […]
Attention College Sports Fans: CDC and NCAA Team Up on Head Trauma Safety
http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/sports/cdc_ncaa.html Be sure to cheer for concussion safety and your favorite college sports team this season, as CDC and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) have teamed up to create concussion educational resources for coaches, student-athletes, team medical staff, and college sports fans. Each of these resources includes important information on concussion signs and symptoms, […]