Mouthguard use in youth ice hockey and the risk of concussion: nested case–control study of 315 cases
Can Protective Equipment Prevent Sport-Related Concussions?
What is the role of protective equipment in sport-related concussion prevention?: A review and synthesis of the literature
Concussions and helmets
Can Protective Equipment Prevent Sport-Related Concussions?
Participating in leisure-time physical activities (LTPA) contributes to the well-being of people with disabilities
Participating in leisure-time physical activities (LTPA) can boost the well-being of people with disabilities. Unfortunately, they often participate in these activities less than others, especially during winter due to environmental barriers and limited programs. Taking part in adaptive snowsports like skiing or snowboarding can help people with disabilities stay active in the winter. We aimed…
Smooth sailing: The evolution of adaptive equipment in the sport
Brian Cuerrier of Belleville, ON uses the windlass to race at the Quebec Cup regatta in Pointe Claire Quebec with companion Emilie Léonard in 2015. Photo: Luka Bartulovic Innovations in sailing technology A slick white hull cuts through the salt waters just outside the Northwest Arm, a narrow inlet off Halifax, Nova Scotia. The 16-foot…
Technology in sports
Augmented reality (AR) creates an enhanced version of the real world using digital visual, sound, and sensory information. Research shows that AR in sports can assist athlete training by providing visualizations of real-time performance metrics and increasing the accuracy of complex movements through feedback. Interactive scenarios created by AR can also further enhance the viewing…
Shoe tech decreases marathon times
Technology is rapidly changing the sporting landscape. A recent study showed that advances in footwear technology since 2017 have significantly improved seasonal best times for distance runners. New shoe technology is responsible for a 1.7% performance increase in women’s marathon time (approximately 2 minutes, 10 seconds).
Removal from play 
Female athletes are around 1.5 times less likely to be removed from play immediately following a concussion compared to male athletes. This inconsistency in immediate care may contribute to the increased number of symptoms and symptom severity seen in female athletes who sustain a concussion. The takeaway? Be sure to remove an athlete from play…