New Research Proves Full90 Padded Headbands Reduce the Risk of Head Injury in Soccer

Many of the serious head impacts in soccer which can cause concussions come from incidental impacts such has head to knee, head to elbow, head to ground. New research from Dynamic Research Inc. (DRI) proves that Full90 Padded Headbands reduce the risk of head injuries from those incidental impacts.

(San Diego, CA) -- Many of the serious head impacts in soccer which can cause concussions come from incidental impacts such has head to knee, head to elbow, head to ground. New research from Dynamic Research Inc. (DRI) proves that Full90 Padded Headbands reduce the risk of head injuries from those incidental impacts.

Dr. Terry Smith of DRI tested 3 types of incidental impacts common in soccer including head to head, head to goal post and head to knee. The impacts were designed to create approximately the same levels of impact as occur in a soccer match. Only the most advanced techniques were used to study both linear and rotational acceleration forces including the use of head form dummies like those used in automobile testing. The research found that Full90 Headbands can reduce the rotational acceleration of many common impacts in soccer by more than 50% and linear acceleration by as much as 50%.

This research adds new insight to a previous study published by Naunheim - Does Soccer Headgear Attenuate the Impact When Heading a Soccer Ball?" from Washington University Saint Louis, which specifically studied the effects of heading the ball at low speeds. In this case Naunheim concluded that at these low speeds, Soccer headgear provides little protection."

Naunheim, also in her abstract, says, ...statistically significant decreases (in impacts) are present at the highest speeds and pressures tested, suggesting the headbands may play a role in decreasing impact for more forceful blows."

The research conducted by DRI takes the Washington University Study one step further and tests padded headbands in situations where impact levels are at a potentially concussive level. This information can help design the best product to protect the millions of players who play competitive soccer and are susceptible to high impact incidental/accidental contact to the head," stated Dennis Piper VP, Corporate Affairs for Full90 Sports, Inc.

To view the research findings, download the White Paper Reducing Head Injuries in Soccer at www.Full90.com

About Full90 Sports, Inc.

Full90 Sports, Inc., based in San Diego, CA, is global soccer company leading the world in state-of-the-art soccer products designed to extend the enjoyment of soccer for players of all ages. Full90 Sports, Inc. is the inventors of the new Full90 Padded Headband which utilizes Tru-Play Technology (TPT). Full90 Headbands are fully patented world wide and are the only headband that offers protection while NOT sacrificing how soccer is played or ones ability to feel" the game. More information on Full90 Sports, Inc. can be found at www.full90.com or call 877-4FULL90

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About Dynamic Research Inc.

One of the Top 5 Biomechanical laboratories in the country, DRI has a state-of-the-art testing facility with equipment for studying head and body impacts. They have done testing for all major automotive manufacturers, motorcycle manufacturers, and the military.

For information about DRI, contact Dr. Terry Smith at tas@dynres.com