MSN: Rugby headgear can’t prevent concussion – but new materials could soften the blows over a career The widely held view among rugby players, coaches and officials is that headgear can’t prevent concussion. If so, why wear it? It’s hot, it can block vision and hearing, and it can be uncomfortable.

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Rugby headgear can’t prevent concussion – but new materials could soften the blows over a career EVANSTON, IL — About 3.8 million concussions occur in the U.S. each year due to sports-related injuries. Taking a hit to the noggin could knock your lights out. Experts say while helmets can protect ...

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WKBW: How the NFL is working to prevent concussions and protect players AOL: New effort to prevent concussions, CTE for student athletes in Cook County New effort to prevent concussions, CTE for student athletes in Cook County The league is exploring ways to make helmets safer and changing rules to better protect players from hard hits in practices and games. This season the NFL changed the kickoff rules, and concussions on ...