The Influence of Heavier Football Helmet Faceguards on Head Impact Location and Severity

Conclusions:
Football players wearing heavier faceguards might be slightly more prone to sustaining a higher proportion of top of the head impacts, suggesting that greater faceguard mass may make players more likely to lower their head before collision. Individuals involved with equipment selection should consider the potential influence of faceguard design on head impact biomechanics when recommending the use of a heavier faceguard.

Source: Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine - March 1, 2018 Category: Sports Medicine Tags: Original Research Source Type: research