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18-year-old basketball player survives commotio cordis (VIDEO)
An 18-year-old basketball player (M.V.) was hit in the chest by an inadvertent light blow from an opponent's elbow and collapsed during the game, which was filmed and documented. Rapid CPR and one defibrillation shock saved his life.
Concussion Legacy Foundation partners with EU soccer club to spread awareness (Video)
Concussion Legacy Foundation partners with Manchester 62 Football Club to spread awareness and support in the fight against concussions and CTE in the beautiful game. “To head the ball up to 20 times per week, that's a 1,000 headers per year if you are playing year round. No only do we not prevent these billions… Continue reading Concussion Legacy Foundation partners with EU soccer club to spread awareness (Video)
Soccer headers linked to memory issues
With the Women's World Cup kicking off this week, the focus of the sports world turns to soccer -- the most popular sport in the world and one continuing to grow in the United States. However, new research is calling attention to one of the risks of the game, heading the ball, which studies find… Continue reading Soccer headers linked to memory issues
First female athlete diagnosed with CTE
The issue of repetitive head trauma has come to the fore in numerous sports in recent years, including rugby league and union, soccer and the NFL and NHL in the United States. Researchers said former Australian rules football player Heather Anderson has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in the first known case of… Continue reading First female athlete diagnosed with CTE
Unequal Partners with Hometown Pro Lacrosse Star Matt Rambo
Unequal Technologies, a leading manufacturer of highly acclaimed lacrosse protection gear, is thrilled to announce our newest partnership with professional attackman Matt Rambo, widely recognized as one of the most exceptional players in the sport of lacrosse today. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the lacrosse industry, bringing together the expertise of Unequal Technologies… Continue reading Unequal Partners with Hometown Pro Lacrosse Star Matt Rambo
Yahoo Sports — … the threat of commotio cordis “became real”…”
The lingering question in the wake of Damar Hamlin’s collapse and recovery is whether certain sports should mandate commotio cordis protective gear. Rob Vito has built a reputation as a smooth salesman since he began making military-grade protective gear for athletes more than a decade ago. He once had someone smash a Louisville Slugger across… Continue reading Yahoo Sports — … the threat of commotio cordis “became real”…”
Bills’ Hamlin back… says he experienced commotio cordis
Just over 3½ months after commotio cordis caused Damar Hamlin to collapse on a football field in Cincinnati, Hamlin sat in the Buffalo Bills' facility and officially announced his plans on making a comeback to the NFL after being fully cleared to return to playing football. "This event was life changing, but it's not the… Continue reading Bills’ Hamlin back… says he experienced commotio cordis
Monsour Announces Plans to Submit Global Futbol Headgear Initiative Report
The report will gather all verifiable data relating to the effects of concussion and subconcussions.
Manchester 62 FC Partners with Unequal Technologies (Video)
Manchester 62. F.C owner and concussion safety advocate announces new partnership with leading protective headgear company, Unequal The well documented story of current Manchester 62 Football Club owner and long time senior care advocate, Michael Anton Monsour's mission to introduce the need for protective headgear in the world’s most popular sport has taken another step… Continue reading Manchester 62 FC Partners with Unequal Technologies (Video)
