Title: New progress in head injury prevention in football<br/>
Author: Brian Corwell<br/>
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Link: <a href='https://umem.org/educational_pearls/4484/'>https://umem.org/educational_pearls/4484/</a><hr/><p><strong>New progress in head injury prevention in football</strong></p>
<p>A Guardian Cap is a soft padded soft shell worn over football helmets.</p>
<p>Think of it like a shock absorber</p>
<p>It is intended to mitigate energy transfer to the head and neck during player impacts.</p>
<p>It retails for about $70 on amazon!</p>
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<p>Most NFL players have worn these caps during preseason practices for the past 2 years.</p>
<p>The NFL found a 52% reduction in preseason concussions (at the same position) between players who wore the cap versus those who did not.</p>
<p>In laboratory testing the Guardian cap reduced head impact forces by up to 1/3rd in certain impacts. </p>
<p>Per NFL analytics, the Guardian cap absorbs 10% of the traumatic force. </p>
<p>Additionally, if two players suffer a helmet to helmet hit in which each wears the cap, the impact force is reduced by 20%!</p>
<p>The NFL has allowed players to wear the caps this year </p>
<p>They will have the team logos on them </p>
<p>2024 season: Players will wear the caps or one of 6 approved helmets (position specific) that provide equal or better protection.</p>
<p>If your child plays football, consider investing in this product as a potential means to reduce head impact forces and concussion.</p>
<p>More data is needed during regular season games with full speed collisions.</p>