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Popular Mechanics
September 5, 2008
Andrew Gaffney |
10 Steps in the High-Tech Evolution of Pro Football Helmets With tackles regularly drilling NFL players at more than 150 times gravity, their heads need the best protection possible. Track the history of brain safety on the gridiron, from "head harnesses" to face masks.   |
BusinessWeek
December 9, 2010
James Sterngold |
Tech Innovator: A Soft-Sided Football Helmet Inventor Bert Straus has developed a helmet that's soft on the outside. It could help protect players from concussions - if they can be persuaded to wear it |
Wired
August 2008
Ron Berler |
Two New Football Helmets Do Battle Against Concussions In an effort to drastically reduce concussions in football players, the Revolution IQ HITS and Xenith X1 helmets will be sold this fall. |
U.S. CPSC
March 29, 2006 |
Gear Up, Strap It On -- Helmets Can Save Lives and Reduce Injuries CPSC Releases New "Which Helmet for Which Activity" Guide |
National Defense
August 2015
William I. Oberholtzer |
Helmet Technology Could Help Prevent Traumatic Brain Injuries Traumatic brain injuries are, again, center stage for not only those engaged in contact sports, but military operations as well. |
Sports Central
May 22, 2012
Brad Oremland |
Don't Blame Contact Sports I believe that the dangers of contact sports are often over-stated, especially in the non-sports media. Conversely, the dangers of non-contact sports are routinely under-stated. |
Sports Illustrated
November 1, 2002
Tim Layden |
Helmet hits are part of the game The NFL is trying to live by a double standard. Violence sells big-time. Yet now the league is fining people for getting too violent. What's the alternative? Go low and blow out knees? Resurrect the clothesline? |
IEEE Spectrum
October 2007
Willie D. Jones |
Helmets Sense The Hard Knocks A new wireless device will let coaches pull football players before they suffer brain damage. |
AskMen.com
November 1, 2001
Ian Lee |
Preventing Sports Injuries You don't need expensive gear to prevent injuries; just the basics and a bit of knowledge... |
U.S. CPSC
August 15, 2007 |
Cpsc Urges Parents to Help Children Avoid Injuries as They Head Back to School Your kids may already know their ABCs, but do you know the ABCs of keeping your children safe as they head back to school? |
U.S. CPSC
August 18, 2005 |
CPSC Issues New Back-To-School Safety Tips Safety checks for bike helmets, playgrounds and athletic fields top the list for the season's concerns. |
Popular Mechanics
February 2007
Matt Higgins |
Football Physics: The Anatomy of a Hit Researchers are using new tools to study the science of a football fundamental: the tackle. |
U.S. CPSC
July 21, 2011 |
Ski Helmets Recalled by Swix Sport USA due to Head Injury Hazard The helmet provides insufficient shock absorption and resistance to penetration, posing a head injury hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
December 2, 2008 |
Hockey Helmets Recalled by Reebok-CCM Due to Head and Neck Injury Hazard The helmet's chinstrap can unexpectedly disengage while in use. If this happens, the helmet can fall off, posing a head and neck injury risk to consumers. |
Nursing
November 2009
Laskowski-Jones & Jones |
Winter emergencies: Managing ski and snowboard injuries This article provides an overview of ski- and snowboard-related trauma, describes injury management considerations in the field, and offers advice for snow sport injury prevention and safety. |
U.S. CPSC
April 23, 2008 |
Spring Shifts Kids' Sports Into High Gear The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is teaming up with the Chicago White Sox to urge kids to put on their helmets and safety gear. |
Sports Central
October 31, 2004
Jon Gonzales |
Ten Radical Rule Changes For the NFL It's not like football needs rule changes like other sports need them. Still, a sport, in the fans' interests, should continuously evolve; therefore keeping it from flat-lining as tennis or even baseball has at times. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2003 |
Eye Injuries in Sports Which sports are most associated with eye injuries?... How are sports classified?... What should I consider before playing sports?... How can I protect myself from eye injuries? |
Reason
November 2005
Jacob Sullum |
Freedom Riders How motorcyclists in America won the right to feel the wind in their hair -- and why drivers still have to buckle up. |
Sports Central
September 8, 2008
Kenneth Dean |
Enough is Enough: Football's Unnecessary Risk How many more men have to suffer serious neck injuries in football before something more is done about it? |
Popular Mechanics
December 14, 2007
Nick Mokey |
Must-Have Motorcycle Accessories: The Ultimate Gear Test Drive HJC CL-15 Solid helmet... Scorpion EXO-1000 helmet... Shoei Multitec helmet... Vanson Mark 2 Cobra leather jacket... Fieldsheer Highland textile jacket... Firstgear Mesh-Tex 3.0... Joe Rocket Big Bang boots... etc. |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2001
Matthew J. Thompson & Frederick P. Rivara |
Bicycle-Related Injuries Bicycle riding is a popular form of recreation among persons of all ages, and related injuries cause significant morbidity and mortality... |
AskMen.com
March 7, 2001
Mark Simmons |
NASCAR & The Legacy Of Dale Earnhardt The moment is freeze framed in the minds of the millions of NASCAR fans: the brash, cocky and risk-taking thrill seeker from North Carolina was no more. As with the passing of any sports legend, there are so many feelings and thoughts that come to mind... |
U.S. CPSC
December 5, 2007 |
Bell Racing Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
Outside
March 2002
Greg Melville |
The Shell Game Stay on the winning end of the high-stakes outerwear gamble... |
U.S. CPSC
August 10, 2006 |
CPSC Reminds Parents to Keep Safety in Mind When Sending Children Back To School Watch for drawstrings on children's clothing... Buy the right bicycle helmet... How to spot safe playgrounds... Secure soccer goals... Buy standardized art supplies... |
Popular Mechanics
March 2008
Allen St. John |
Anatomy of a NASCAR Crash To understand what the safety gurus are up against, it helps to know a bit about kinetic energy, which is a measure of how much work -- or damage -- an object can do in motion. |
U.S. CPSC
March 18, 2003 |
Bicycle Helmets Recalled by MOSA Sports These helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC's Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act. Riders wearing these helmets are not adequately protected from falls, and could suffer head injuries. |
U.S. CPSC
October 11, 2007 |
Riddell Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
Entrepreneur
October 2006
Kevin Ferguson |
Serious Multitasking A helmet athletes can wear for any sport in any season? Now, that's using your head. |
PC Magazine
August 16, 2006
Pearlman, Gideon & Ahn |
Geeks In the Clubhouse Technological advances put athletes and spectators in a whole new arena... Electronic sports gear... Tony Hawk, Matt Light, Josh Childress, and Clint Dempsey technologically advanced... New high-tech partnerships are driving NASCAR into the future... |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2003
Rodriguez et al. |
Prevention and Treatment of Common Eye Injuries in Sports Sports and recreational activities are becoming increasingly popular and account for more than 40,000 eye injuries each year in the United States. Athletes should be educated by team physicians about proper eye and facial protection and encouraged to use protective devices. |
AskMen.com
December 20, 2000
Karin Eldor |
Men's Ski & Snowboarding Wear From going up chairlifts to lounging with a cup of hot chocolate after a great run, it's important to look your very best, and of course, stay as warm as possible... |
American Family Physician
June 1, 2004 |
Bike Safety Tips A parent's guide to bike safety. |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2001 |
Tips on Bike Safety Is bicycling good for you?... What causes bicycle crashes?... What kinds of injuries can riding my bicycle cause?... What can I do to prevent being hurt?... How can I be sure my bike is safe?... What about child carrier seats?... |
U.S. CPSC
November 13, 2007 |
Nike Recalls Football Helmet Chin Straps Which Can Break and Pose Risk of Serious Injury The chin strap's plastic cup can break as a result of contact, exposing the player to facial or head injuries. |
Defense Update
Issue 2, 2007 |
Infantry's Survival Gear New trends in infantry gear: The myriad of threats in today's battlefields requires a holistic approach to personal protection. |
AskMen.com
Mark Cavendish |
Cycling For Beginners To start cycling for fitness, first and foremost, means one thing: Buy a bike. After that, it's important to remember to enjoy cycling. |
U.S. CPSC
August 19, 2008 |
CPSC Offers Tips for Back to School Safety The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging parents to pay special attention to safety this school year. |
