Comments on: TLC for your brain: Wear a helmet http://www.chhsblog.com/2010/02/tlc-for-your-brain-wear-a-helmet/ Stay up-to-date on all the latest news, events and community outreach efforts from Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:38:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Andre "Brain Fitness Coach" Auerbach http://www.chhsblog.com/2010/02/tlc-for-your-brain-wear-a-helmet/comment-page-1/#comment-1642 Andre "Brain Fitness Coach" Auerbach Fri, 23 Apr 2010 02:06:47 +0000 http://www.chhsblog.com/?p=1583#comment-1642 Safety gears are a definite must when undertaking any type of sports. But as Kevin said, be aware that there's no helmet that has been proven to be truly "concussion proof". Don't get ripped off paying triple for the "superior technology". Safety gears are a definite must when undertaking any type of sports. But as Kevin said, be aware that there’s no helmet that has been proven to be truly “concussion proof”. Don’t get ripped off paying triple for the “superior technology”.

]]> By: Kevin Walter, MD http://www.chhsblog.com/2010/02/tlc-for-your-brain-wear-a-helmet/comment-page-1/#comment-1440 Kevin Walter, MD Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:23:12 +0000 http://www.chhsblog.com/?p=1583#comment-1440 Thanks for a great post Brian. It's important for everyone to remember that as of now, there is no good scientific evidence that any specific brand of helmet is better than others at reducing the risk of concussion. Many companies are creating "concussion proof" or "concussion reducing" helmets, but don't have evidence to back up those claims. The newer helmets are no worse than previous helmet models, but these helmets are significantly more expensive. While, I hope that research proves some of the newer actually do decrease concussion risks. In the meantime, it is important to follow Brian's guidelines on helmet fit and use. It is also very important to remember proper technique when tackling (no spearing or leading with the head). Thanks for a great post Brian. It’s important for everyone to remember that as of now, there is no good scientific evidence that any specific brand of helmet is better than others at reducing the risk of concussion. Many companies are creating “concussion proof” or “concussion reducing” helmets, but don’t have evidence to back up those claims. The newer helmets are no worse than previous helmet models, but these helmets are significantly more expensive. While, I hope that research proves some of the newer actually do decrease concussion risks.

In the meantime, it is important to follow Brian’s guidelines on helmet fit and use. It is also very important to remember proper technique when tackling (no spearing or leading with the head).

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