2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-626. A Football Helmet Prototype That Reduces Linear and Rotational Acceleration Through the Addition of an Outer Shell

626. A Football Helmet Prototype That Reduces Linear and Rotational Acceleration Through the Addition of an Outer Shell

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In this video, Scott Zuckerman presents the results of a study on a football helmet prototype designed to reduce rotational acceleration and improve safety. He discusses the issue of sport-related concussions, particularly in football, which affects a large number of high school and youth players. Zuckerman explains that current helmets lack empirical data to support their effectiveness, leading to the need for further research. The study compared different materials and found that a non-Newtonian material called sorbethane was most effective in reducing rotational acceleration. The prototype showed a 50% reduction in rotational acceleration and promising results in linear acceleration. However, further testing is needed to evaluate its impact on concussion prevention and symptom reduction. Zuckerman emphasizes the importance of sharing scientific data to make football safer for youth players. No credits are mentioned.

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Scott Zuckerman, MD

Keywords

football helmet

rotational acceleration

safety

concussions

sorbethane