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Study finds ‘conclusive evidence’ of head impact link to brain disease
ESPN.com Reuters - Jul 27, 2022 Researchers have found "conclusive evidence" that repeated head impacts cause chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a new study showed, and they called on sports governing bodies to take measures to help prevent the degenerative brain disease. The study was carried out by researchers from Harvard University and eight other academic… Continue reading Study finds ‘conclusive evidence’ of head impact link to brain disease
Trailblazing soccer legend Briana Scurry inspires
From the Washington Blade Scurry, now fully recovered, talks about her traumatic brain injury to educate soccer players, coaches, and parents about concussions. “There’s more research now about ways to help protect players from concussions,” she said. Headbands would help protect players against concussions, Scurry said. “Some of the players won’t wear headbands,” she added,… Continue reading Trailblazing soccer legend Briana Scurry inspires
Video Interview – Mom saves son after commotio cordis on soccer field – 2017
Jose Agredano Jr. got CPR from his mother after being struck in the chest by the ball during a soccer game — an impact that triggered a rare and often lethal medical condition
‘It is miraculous’: Zombro after being struck in head
Tyler Zombro wearing an Unequal Tech protective cap, now fully cleared to participate in Minor League Spring Training
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There's a chance that parents or players who purchased pads to meet the standard for this season will have to buy another set to meet the new, updated standard.
CTE found in more than half of sportspeople who donated brains
Groundbreaking findings by Australian Sports Brain Bank reveal prevalence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, including in younger playe
The troubling rise of concussion in girls’ lacrosse
Unlike their male counterparts, female players are rarely protected by headgear. Now many within the sports are pressing for a change in the rules
Former Baylor soccer player’s lawsuit claims header drills caused traumatic brain injuries
Baylor University soccer player alleges she suffered traumatic brain injuries while being forced to participate in dangerous header drills
The only lacrosse chest gear to pass the new NOCSAE 200-21 standard
Only Unequal’s patented protection properly covers the heart over to the left nipple, as well as on the left side of the chest, as recommended by cardiologists.
