To investigate this, the team built a finite element model, used by engineers to simulate performance before manufacturing, of an American football helmet incorporating 21 liquid shock absorbers.

An innovative new helmet design protects football players ... on the brain that is experienced during all kinds of American football impacts.” “The next step for our team is to translate ...

However, many injuries such as falls onto their heads or the most common football injury, knee injuries, are not protected by helmets. In fact, players arms and legs would be more protected ...

Background Properly fitted equipment remains a critical element in reducing the risk of concussion in American football. Objective To assess helmet fitting characteristics and contributing risk ...