Protective equipment and player characteristics associated with the incidence of sport-related concussion in high school football players: a multifactorial prospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence of sport-related concussion (SRC) in high school football is well documented. However, limited prospective data are available regarding how player characteristics and protective equipment affect the incidence of SRC.

Purpose

To determine whether the type of protective equipment (helmet and mouth guard) and player characteristics affect the incidence of SRC in high school football players.

Design

Cohort study; Level of evidence, 2.

Methods

Certified athletic trainers (ATs) at each high school recorded the type of helmet worn (brand, model, purchase year, and recondition status) by each player as well as information regarding players' demographics, type of mouth guard used, and history of SRC. The ATs also recorded the incidence and days

SUBMITTER: McGuine TA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4477806 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature