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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

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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”…”

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CNN (Video) Report – Is your school equipped to save a life?

Dr. Sanjay Gupta CNN Chief Medical Correspondent February 10, 2023 Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in young competitive athletes, with one study finding as many as one death every three days in youth sports. One of those deaths was 16-year-old Matthew Mangine Jr., a soccer player at St. Henry District High… Continue reading CNN (Video) Report – Is your school equipped to save a life?

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Chris Pronger recounts same injury suffered by Damar Hamlin

On Jan. 2, the entire sporting world held its breath when Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field during a Week 17 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. In solidarity, legendary NHL defenceman Chris Pronger offered an intimate and detailed account of his own experience with the phenomenon through a Twitter thread on Wednesday.… Continue reading Chris Pronger recounts same injury suffered by Damar Hamlin

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Fox29 (Video) Report – Local company fights commotio cordis

A Pennsylvania-based athletic protection company is out to prevent injuries like the one that caused Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin to collapse on the field. Unequal Technologies in Glen Mills uses battlefield technology to make lightweight protective sportswear. The potentially life-saving gear aims to protect wearers from commotio cordis, which health experts say happens when someone experiences extreme trauma to the chest.

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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