Sideline concussion testing is not perfect. It usually involves a series of questions, some short-term memory tests and an athletic trainer’s assessment of eye movement. More times than not, these do the trick, but there are quite a few examples where seriously concussed players have returned to action after passing their tests. The Miami Herald’s […]
In Texas, high school football is king. Last year’s Class 6A Division I State Championship Game drew a crowd of 52,308, more than the majority of college bowl games in that same year. For these high school athletes, 7on7 football is becoming increasingly popular in the offseason. 7on7 football is essentially a non-contact, passing-only version […]
In last night’s USA Women’s World Cup game, you might have noticed that American defender, Ali Krieger, was sporting a thick headband. But the difference between Krieger’s headband and Lauren Holiday’s blue pre-wrap headband is that Krieger’s is five times stronger than steel. Ever since her April 10 season opener with the Washington Spirit, where she suffered […]
In last summer’s World Cup semifinal game against the Netherlands, Argentine defender Javier Mascherano collided heads with Georginio Wijnaldum. Mascherano looked woozy, stumbled for a few seconds and then collapsed onto the ground, holding his head with his palm. Minutes later, Mascherano returned to the game, having been “cleared” by the medical staff. i1 Biometrics […]
Concussions, unfortunately, are a very common part of sports today. Athletes sustain an estimated 3.8 million concussions every year. Many parents are worried about the safety of their children while they play sports, and immediately want to know if and when they sustain a concussion. That is why Eric Luster founded “Movement Interactive,” and came […]
