Doing Everything Possible to Reduce Preventable Risk Youth sports should be about confidence, competition, teamwork, and the joy of playing. As parents, coaches, league leaders, and athletes, we all want the same thing: to keep kids in the game while doing everything possible to reduce preventable risk. One rare but serious risk that has gained… Continue reading Why Prevention Belongs on Every Safety Checklist
Every parent, coach, and league volunteer knows the feeling: a youth baseball field is one of the best places a kid can be. It is where young athletes learn teamwork, discipline, confidence, resilience, and the joy of competing with friends. But every so often, a story reminds us that the game we love also moves… Continue reading The Game We Love Moves Fast
Lacrosse is fast, physical, and full of split-second moments. That is part of what makes the sport great. But as the game has gotten faster and the athletes have gotten stronger, protective equipment has had to evolve too. One of the most important advances in recent years has been the requirement for lacrosse chest protection… Continue reading Why Pad Placement Matters
For years, many in the soccer world have been skeptical of protective headgear. Some believe it does not help. Others worry it may change how players behave. And many point to research suggesting that soccer headgear, when studied as a broad category, has not clearly reduced the overall rate of sport-related concussion. That conversation matters.… Continue reading Why “No Help” May Be Wrong Regarding Headgear
My daughter runs cross country and plays soccer for high school and is forever complaining about her feet. I decided to give Unequal Cushioning Insoles a try to block the shock all the running does to her feet. In soccer her position is wing forward and plays to the right or left of the field.… Continue reading Insoles Block the Shock
We believe that organizations should consider integrating headgear recommendations into their safety protocols, much like shin guards were once optional but are now mandatory. By making headgear a normal part of equipment from a young age, we can cultivate a culture of safety without stigma.
It’s common for all athletes—both pro and amateur—to suffer from foot, ankle, knee, and lower back pain, which can affect one’s health, mood, and energy level. You can reduce the risk of these injuries by replacing your current insoles with ones that absorb and disperse shock. Unequal Cushioning Sports Insoles provide 24% better shock dissipation… Continue reading The Soccer Reviews does a thorough test and report of the Unequal Insoles
“2-time Olympic Gold Medalist Briana Scurry can recount the details of the head injury that ended her career. Well…sort of. Since she doesn’t actually remember the hit, she shares what she’s been told by other people. That’s why she swears by Unequal’s protective headgear, such as the Halo 3, for staying safe on the pitch.… Continue reading The Soccer Reviews does a thorough test and report of the Halo 3
With millions of sports players getting concussions each year, it’s imperative that players protect themselves to reduce the risk of getting one. Slipping on a lightweight, comfortable, and protective Unequal headband can reduce concussion risk as much as 74%, according to Virginia Tech’s extensive independent research. Knowing you’re protected means saying goodbye to the possibility… Continue reading Unequal Halo 1 Protective Headgear Review
Sports safety is a growing business. In fact, each year in the U.S., more than 10% of the 30 million kids and teens that participate in sports are injured annually—and each year, new advancements in helmets, pads, eyewear and other equipment are emerging in an attempt to offer more protection. Despite the huge potential to… Continue reading From Smart Helmets To Kevlar Chest Protectors, The Next Generation Of Sports Safety Gear Is Here
