Helmet

fitting helmets can also make a huge difference when it comes to the prevention of concussions. The right helmet can do a lot for you and can significantly reduce how much your head may shake when it is rattled up. According to the American Academy of Neurology, helmets are actually doing little to protect side head hits and rotational force. The AAN conducted several tests to compare brands of football helmets and what kind of force they can encounter. The studies were drop tests with the…

The motorcyclist's choice of a helmet can mean the difference between surviving an accident or dying. Overlooked details or stylistic choices can contribute to an unsafe decision. Just because a helmet is up for sale doesn't mean it's safe, or that it's safe for you in particular. Here are five tips to follow when getting a helmet: Get a full face helmet. Almost half of all motorcycle injuries involve the face. Horrific and fatal injuries do occur to the face, chin, and jaw. Surviving a serious…

A corrective helmet is an analog to a protective cap consisting of wearable technology in which a primary element surrounds an upper cranium and the second element is secured as it shades the injured part of the head and in this way, it sustains intra-cranial pressure & helps aides in pediatric head trauma. It is non-invasive though it is classified as a class II medical device and also confirm as Medical device as per FDA definition of Medical device: An instrument, apparatus, implement,…

WHILE BIKING? Helmet A helmet is the most important piece of equipment that you can wear to protect yourself while riding a bike. Make sure that you: • Always wear a helmet when you ride a bike and that the straps are fastened. • Wear a helmet that is specifically made for biking. • Have a helmet that has been safety-approved. Look for a helmet that has a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) sticker. If you have any questions, ask them at the store where you are buying the helmet.…

2010, As Injuries Rise, Scant Oversight of Helmet Safety, to go in depth about the most common helmet brands and designs. The credibility and research provided by these helmet manufacturers appeals to the ethos. Riddell, an American company specializing in sports equipment for American football presented their 2002 Revolution model which promoted a 31% reduction of concussion risks, while Xenith, which claims to be the industry leader in football helmet technology, is producing a new design…

it is impossible for helmets to be concussion proof. This article compared the damages of car crashes to football. According to Mark Wilson, car crashes stop in yards where as players stop in inches. Football players have just a small layer of foam protecting the brain. It has been discussed that a helmet being created to prevent concussions will never be possible. The test was not possible to determine concussions, so they determined the durability of the helmet. If the helmet cracked it was…

construction with a tie cord. Machine washable. This version of ancient Greece helmet is made of 18-gauge steel and has been plated in an antique bronze. Features black and natural striped horse-hair crest and a padded adjustable liner and chin strap. This classic helmet, one of the most popular versions depicted and worn during medieval times is made from 18 gauge steel. Features narrow eye slits for maximum protection. This helmet is forged from 18 gauge steel and is hand finished with an…

biking? Do you own a nice manly motorbike? Missing something - a helmet maybe? We all know it's rather nice a feeling when you are riding that bike and the wind flows through your hair, but if you weren't aware, we'd tell you, it's at a great risk that you do so. Buy a helmet, even if it's expensive, because in the end, it might end up saving you from mind boggling hospital expenses. Well, ever ended up looking for cheaper helmets without the DOT label of approval? Those are just junks since…

As many people know on Jun 6, 2015 california passed a law known to many motorcyclists as “lane splitting”. The law allows motorcycles to split through traffic as long as it is not exceeding 50 miles per hour. Even though California has more motorcyclists to worry about, traffic would flow still smoother than it does now. Although there are pros and cons to lane splitting, Missouri should consider the option of legalizing it. Motorcycles can maneuver easier than a car allowing them to weave in…

wasn’t the safest time for football in those days.The reason is the helmets and they had little padding.But helmets evolution is the main priority, but helmets back then were made of a soft leather and they were called ‘’ head harnesses’’ and this is back around the 1900’s,.They were more focused on ear protection, and this made it difficult to communicate.So later somewhere between 1915, and 1917, the first full head protection helmet was made and manufactured.They featured ear holes to allow…