Does headgear in contact sports prevent concussion? The evidence shows Padded headgear does not reduce the rate of head injury or concussion [goo.gl/qusyiU] International Consensus Statement: There is no good clinical evidence that currently available protective equipment will prevent concussion, although mouthguards have a definite role in preventing dental and orofacial injury. Biomechanical studies have shown a reduction in impact forces to the brain with the use of head gear and helmets, but these findings have not been translated to show a reduction in concussion incidence. For skiing and snowboarding, there are a number of studies to suggest that helmets provide protection against head and facial injury and hence should be recommended for participants in alpine sports. In specific sports such as cycling, motor and equestrian sports, protective helmets may prevent other forms of head injury (eg, skull fracture) that are related to falling on hard surfaces and may be an important injury prevention issue for those sports. [ 4th International Conference on Concussion in Sport held in Zurich, November 2012 ] #concussion #headgear Photo: Fardy was knocked out during tackle of English full-back Mike Brown. [goo.gl/QV7StZ]
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