A recent article in Outside magazine highlighted the problem of CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) outside of the NFL, namely in extreme sports. The article spoke of many X Games athletes who committed suicide because of CTE related issues. Some of these athletes...
Cycling and Concussions A cyclist shaking off a crash while lying on the side of the road has a split-second choice: either get up fast, because the peloton is speeding away, or quit. While event rules and protocols vary, the decision to start pedaling again is...
Cycling and Concussions Broken collarbones and road rash are the most common injuries in bicycle racing but there is growing concern about concussions. With the advancing mentality that the general audience watches for huge impacts, and more risk, this motivates the...
A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association highlighted that CTE or chronic traumatic encephalopathy was diagnosed in nearly 9 of 10 people studied. They studied the brains of former professional and amateur American style football athletes. The...
A Glimpse Into The Future of how Newer Helmets Will Decrease Concussions A recent article in the Wall Street Journal wrote about a new helmet that is designed to decrease concussion in athletes playing football. This new helmet has made it onto the scene in the...
