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NFL Receiver Laurent Robinson to Donate Concussion Management Technology; the Shockbox Helmet Impact Sensor to His Former High School in Rockledge, Florida

2013-05-14 23:29:15

While preventing concussions is not possible, knowing when a hit is too hard can save lives and no one knows this more that Laurent Robinson, who himself suffered several last year. The NFL Receiver hopes to give back and help the students at his former high school keep playing the sport he loves. Ottawa, ON (PRWEB) May 14, 2013 Impakt Protective Inc., the developers of the Shockbox helmet impact sensor, is proud to announce that Laurent Robinson, a top wide receiver in professional...

Michigan Bike Accident Lawyers at Buckfire & Buckfire Celebrate Bicycle Helmet Safety Week

2013-05-07 23:00:15

The Michigan bike accident injury lawyers of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. representing victims of bicycle accidents celebrate bicycle helmet safety week and prevention of head injury. Southfield, MI (PRWEB) May 08, 2013 This week has been designated as Bicycle Helmet Safety Week. Bicycle Helmet Safety Week is an awareness campaign designated to help prevent injuries, particularly head injury and brain injury, and save lives by encouraging individuals to wear their helmet while bike...

AAA Michigan Urges All Motorcyclists to Wear Helmets

2013-04-10 12:20:22

DEARBORN, Mich., April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AAA Michigan today, April 10, encouraged all motorcyclists to wear their helmets in Michigan, even though the law has been repealed. A new study found if Michigan had not repealed its mandatory helmet law in 2012, there could have been 26 fewer motorcycle deaths and 49 fewer injuries. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110321/CL67889LOGO) As the one-year anniversary of the repeal of Michigan's mandatory motorcycle...

Will Monitoring Head Impact Exposure Solve the Problem? A New Documentary Featuring the Shockbox Helmet Impact Sensor has Solutions to the Concussion Issues in Football

2013-04-09 23:00:22

While monitoring will not eliminate brain injuries altogether, the benefits of early identification and prevention of further injury are numerous and real-time monitoring of head impact exposure is exactly what one high school in Oklahoma is doing with the Shockbox sensor developed by Impakt Protective. Ottawa, ON (PRWEB) April 09, 2013 Head injuries in youth and high school football pose daunting challenges; ones that sensational media coverage has many parents believing are...

Unequal Technologies Debuts the Latest Innovation in Supplemental Head Padding

2013-04-03 12:24:27

NOCSAE certified helmet fails independent testing; doctors recommend patented head padding fortified with Kevlar® that reduces Severity Index readings as much as 50 percent; learn more at Concussion.com KENNETT SQUARE, Pa., April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Unequal(®) Technologies, the leading provider of customized, concealed sports protection, today unveiled a new suite of supplemental head padding (SHP) available for athletes and recreational use. Responding to demand from...

Life with Teens Magazine Highlights the Steps to Prevent Teen Concussions

2013-03-31 23:04:14

Now that it's spring and sports are in full swing, Life with Teens magazine wants to make sure all parents and teens are aware of ways they can prevent concussions, which is a leading sports injury for teens. Boston, MA (PRWEB) March 31, 2013 TeenLife Media, a print and online media company that offers comprehensive information and resources for parents and teenagers features the article Getting A-Head of Concussions in the spring issue of Life with Teens magazine. It provides...

Firefighters Get A Little Help From Tactile Sensory Helmet

Tactile Helmet Prototype Could Help Firefighters And First Responders

2013-03-30 05:42:18

redOrbit Staff & Wire Reports - Your Universe Online UK researchers have developed a prototype sensory helmet that could help firefighters and other rescue workers find their way through dark or smoke-filled conditions while performing their life-saving duties. The specially-adapted “tactile helmet” was developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield Centre for Robotics (SCentRo) and was inspired by the study of touch-related sensing of rodents who use their whiskers as...

Graceland University Uses New Technology in Concussion Awareness and Early Identification to Reduce Risk of Concussions in Student Athletes; Shockbox Helmet Impact Sensor

2013-03-21 23:20:01

While monitoring will not eliminate brain injuries altogether, the benefits of early identification and prevention of further injury are numerous and real-time monitoring of head impact exposure is exactly what this school is doing with Impakt Protective Inc. Ottawa, ON (PRWEB) March 21, 2013 Graceland University (Lamoni, Iowa) will be using the Shockbox Helmet Impact Sensor in their team football helmets this year as part of an initiative to reduce the risk of concussions in student...

Helmets Not Doing Enough To Protect The Brain

2013-03-12 12:53:19

Peter Suciu for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online While there was a time when athletes in so-called “contact” sports such as football took to the field sans helmet, today many sports – everything from baseball to cycling to hockey – now require competitors to wear the ubiquitous “brain bucket.” Even non-competitive athletes such as recreational skiers and snowboarders are told that wearing a helmet is a good idea. Helmet designs have of course also evolved over the...

Kitten Ears, Shark Fins And Raccoon Tails Make Raskullz Bike Helmets Too Fun To Take Off

2013-03-04 12:24:35

Raskullz expands playful helmet line with new 3-D attachments and infant helmets TORRANCE, Calif., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Raskullz has cracked the code on keeping bike and skate helmets on kids' heads. Cute characters come to life in 3-D designs, from a cuddly kitten's nose and ears to shark fins, ladybug antennas and multi-colored Mohawks, making Raskullz helmets so fun to play with, kids won't want to take them off. (Photo:...