A novel equestrian helmet testing method: helmet liner performance in highly realistic simulation

CONCLUSIONS: Current testing uses a helmeted head form which is dropped or rolled from a prescribed height. These methods discount the tremendous loading placed on the neck and head through the angular momentum of the body itself. Our novel testing method did not find significant differences between the various helmet types in their performance at diminishing peak rotational forces to the brain, however our data suggests that MIPS helmet liners may reduce duration of impact. The reduction of acceleration duration could indicate less overall rotation of the neck, due to the dampening of these forces by the MIPS liners.PMID:37961990 | DOI:10.1080/00913847.2023.2282381
Source: The Physician and Sportsmedicine Online - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Source Type: research