How Shell Add-On Products Influence Varsity Football Helmet Performance?
In laboratory-based assessments that simulated varsity-level impact conditions, the Guardian NXT was associated with larger reductions in PLA, PRA, and injury risk compared to the SAFR Helmet Cover and Guardian XT. Although shell add-ons can enhance head protection, helmet model selection should be prioritized.
Authors
- Caitlyn Jung
- Steven Rowson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3227-0596)
- Mark T. Begonia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4361-2704)
- Nicole E-P Stark
Institutions
- Virginia Tech (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Biomedical Engineering
- Published
- 2024-10-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10439-024-03627-5
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.39