December 7, 2011

Letter: Hockey helmets not shown to prevent concussions

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This letter is written to clarify confusion about ice hockey helmets and concussions. At the present time, there is NO scientific evidence to prove that a hockey helmet can prevent a concussion…Health care providers at the Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center have evaluated 170 concussed athletes in the past three months. These athletes were injured while participating in a variety of sports, including soccer (no helmet), football (wearing a well secured helmet) and hockey (wearing a variety of helmet brands, including those that claim to help prevent concussions).

Post-Bulletin, by Aynsley Smith and Michael Stuart, 1

Tags: concussions, Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center, Sports Medicine

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