Cognitive tests don’t always pick up concussion effects, study finds
“If someone reports significant memory problems, we expect them to also have poor results on the memory tests. But that wasn’t the case.”
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Rider safety
Concussion: Reaction times put to the test post injury
“Complicated driving skills … are the ones that may take the longest to regain after you have a concussion – even when all of your symptoms have resolved.”
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Concussion linked to heightened risk of dementia and Parkinson’s disease
Those affected by concussion usually recover within a week of injury, but there may be long-term consequences.
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$100K added to helmet lab’s research into equestrian safety
Virginia Tech’s Helmet Lab turns its attention to equestrian helmets: “We know there’s interest. And when you look at the injury numbers, they are staggering.”
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Damaged safety helmets increase serious head injury risk by 19% – research
“If another impact occurs at the same place on the helmet, the risk of serious head injuries increases by up to 19 percent.”
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Trailblazing research helps predict rotational falls in eventing
Researcher says that reducing risk to competitors is a multi-faceted process with numerous fronts for possible improvement.
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Rider safety back in focus as equestrian events resume
BETA’s postponed Safety Week will kick off on June 27, raising awareness of rider safety and the importance of safety gear that is correctly fitted, fastened and up to standard.
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Helmets are essential, but they’re no panacea when it comes to concussion
“There is no way to keep the brain from moving inside the skull following an accident.”
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Concussive tests on helmets don’t represent real-world horse accidents – study
“It is apparent that current certification standards for equestrian helmets represent different loading conditions than those associated with real-world concussion.”
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Helmet safety: How do they perform when crushed from the side?
Helmets may not be strong enough to prevent skull fractures in lateral crushing accidents, research suggests.
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Safety checks urged as UK competition season gets under way
Riders are urged to visit participating retailers for free checks and advice on safety gear and equipment such as hi-viz, footwear, riding hats and body protectors during BETA Safety Week.
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#TheNakedChallenge bares even more for equestrian well-being
There’s a new twist and a new focus for this year’s Naked Challenge, which raises awareness of concussion and traumatic brain injury in an entertaining way.
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Jockey initiative aims to make racing safer for horses and riders
The goal of fresh research is to get a baseline assessment for ideal jockey performance, against which riders can benchmark their own abilities.
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Guide to choosing a horse-riding helmet
Not all helmets are created equal, writes Filippo Pozza.
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Young females seek specialist concussion help later than males, study finds
“Delayed presentation to specialty care for concussion is associated with prolonged recovery, and that is something we can potentially address.”
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Crush injury caused young eventing rider’s death, inquest finds
Coroner concludes that Iona Sclater suffered a fatal crush injury caused when the horse she was riding landed on top of her.
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Head injury risks from biking, horse riding and skateboarding highlighted
Children in sports such as horse riding, skateboarding and bike riding are more likely to sustain serious head injuries than those playing contact sport.
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Helmet-wearers take more risks, study suggests
“The significance we associate with a helmet automatically has a cognitive effect that is also measurable in the brain.”
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Air vests and body protectors compared in eventing falls study
“Riders wearing an air jacket were over-represented in the percentage of serious or fatal injuries in falls compared to riders who only wore a standard body protector.”
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Helmet performance could be improved, researchers suggest
“Despite the benefits of helmet and vest usage, there is evidence to suggest helmets do not perform as well as they could,” say researchers.
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