This is the first time that any biomechanical pediatric data on head accelerations has been collected. Football provides a unique opportunity to collect head acceleration data of varying severity from human volunteers. The addition of concurrent concussive data may advance the understanding of the mechanics of mild traumatic brain injury in the pediatric population. With an increased understanding of the biomechanics of head impacts in pediatric football and tolerance to head acceleration, better equipment can be designed to prevent head injuries.
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