This episode dives into a groundbreaking study on helmet fit and concussion risks in youth ice hockey. Learn how chin strap tightness, fit criteria, and player perceptions impact head safety on the ice.
Explore the science behind helmet fit in youth hockey and its connection to concussion risks. Discover the key findings, including the most commonly missed fit criteria and how proper fitting can protect young athletes.
Main source: Helmet Fit Assessment and Concussion Risk in Youth Ice Hockey Players: A Nested Case-Control Study
Alexander S. D. Gamble, Jessica L. Bigg, Stacy Sick, Maciek Krolikowski, Declan A. Patton, Brent E. Hagel, Carolyn A. Emery
J Athl Train. 2021 Aug; 56(8): 845–850. Published online 2020 Nov 25. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-0294.20
PMCID: PMC8359706
