Subconcussive head injury represents a pathophysiology that spans the expertise of both
clinical neurology and biomechanical engineering. From both viewpoints, the terms injury …

Judo is a combat sport that involves throwing the opponent onto the back. When being
thrown, head biomechanics may be related to head injury risk. This study aimed to assess …

Head injuries commonly result from impact accidents, underscoring the urgent requirement
for enhanced helmet protection. Functionally graded foam (FGF) materials present …

Football helmets are expected to break down with use, and reconditioning
recommendations are required to be stated by manufacturers. However, the degree of …

Participants in American football experience repetitive head impacts that induce negative
changes in neurocognitive function over the course of a single season. This study aimed to …

Football helmet certification tests are performed without a facemask attached to the helmet;
however, the facemask is expected to contribute substantially to the structure and dynamics …

Context: The Guardian Cap provides a soft covering intended to mitigate energy transfer to
the head during football contact. Yet how well it attenuates impacts remains unknown …

Concussions and changes in neurophysiology due to sub-concussive blows are common in
contact sports, motivating a need for improved safety systems. While there have been …

This paper serves as a resource guide for Sports Engineering educators. The paper covers
key topics in Sports Engineering, including ball impact, friction, safety and materials. A …

Quantifying head impacts is a vital component to understanding and preventing head
trauma in sport. Our objective was to establish the frequency and magnitude of head impact …