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Saw this on shark tank and wonder if the NFL is testing it (Original Post) Malraiders May 2015 OP
Newer and better helmets may help prevent concussions but TexasProgresive May 2015 #1

TexasProgresive

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1. Newer and better helmets may help prevent concussions but
Sat May 2, 2015, 10:15 AM
May 2015

I got to thinking about my BIL's traumatic brain injury. It was caused by G forces. His lower face was struck by a heavy metal sheet which caused his brain to strike the front of his skull. Then he went backwards to strike the back of his head on the concrete floor-shattering his hard hat. That damaged the rear of his brain as it crashed into the back of his skull.

It's just my opinion but I think helmet advancements will reach a limit in the prevention of brain trauma.

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