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Post by volleyballfanatic on Dec 22, 2014 19:46:07 GMT -5
I am starting to do research on the use of helmets to prevent concussions in volleyball. I have found a few articles about girls that utilize them, but I am interested in learning more. Is anyone aware of any studies that been done proving the value of using helmets to prevent concussions? It makes sense that there would be, but I imagine it is hard to prove. Any suggestions or insights would be appreciated.
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Post by tomclen on Dec 22, 2014 20:03:24 GMT -5
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Post by tncoach on Dec 22, 2014 21:20:14 GMT -5
The NCAA has done extensive study and has not approved wearing helmets. The short version is that concussion specialist have determined the concussions are due more to shaken baby syndrome than a specific blow, and that in general, the volleyball players suffering concussions consistently do. Not have the neck strength to withstand minor blows. The recommendation was that more of a focus should be placed on neck strengthening then depending on the helmets. Further study into the helmets makes it clear that even the companies who provide such helmets cannot guarantee the helmets can actually prevent injury. It would be advisable o contact the NCAA directly, or even the officials' board to determine what their guidelines were regarding the use of helmets. (We went through this last year, and the helmet was not recommended by our team concussion specialist. The use was further denied by the NCAA.)
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Post by bigfan on Dec 22, 2014 21:26:15 GMT -5
I remember seeing her play.......................she was a fine player. |
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Post by hebrooks87 on Dec 22, 2014 21:52:56 GMT -5
The NCAA has done extensive study and has not approved wearing helmets. The short version is that concussion specialist have determined the concussions are due more to shaken baby syndrome than a specific blow, and that in general, the volleyball players suffering concussions consistently do. It have the neck strength to withstand minor blows. The recommendation wa that more of a focus should be placed on neck strengthening then depending on the helmets. Further study into the helmets makes it clear that even the companies who provide such helmets cannot guarantee the helmets can actually prevent injury. It would be advisable o contact the NCAA directly, or even the officials' board to determine what their guidelines were regarding the use of helmets. (We went through this last year, and the helmet was not recommended by our team concussion specialist. The use was further denied by the NCAA.) There's no evidence that headgear prevents concussion (see health.ucsd.edu/specialties/surgery/ortho/areas-expertise/sports-medicine/concussion/Pages/default.aspx). For the NCAA, after Rostratter played, they consulted with the health professionals and don't allow their use. Technically, it could be done under a waiver from the NCAA Rules Secretary. As of the PAVO Convention as week, she has not provided any waivers and officials have been informed of that. Barring some incredible breakthrough, I doubt she will. If I see a player wearing one, I'm supposed to ask the coach to show me a copy of that waiver and contact the Rules Secretary for confirmation before that player is allowed to warm up. My guess is that all officials would get an email that she had issued a waiver if that ever happened. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2014 22:03:13 GMT -5
What the NCAA Rules Secretary said in OKC was--helmets aren't allowed because, in their opinion, if the player is still at risk of a concussion after suffering one, then they shouldn't be on the court at all, thus there will be no waivers.
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Post by Not Me on Dec 22, 2014 22:36:19 GMT -5
When did the helmet thing change? I've seen a number of players wear them over the past few years.
Banning them is just plain stupid. Setting themselves up for a massive lawsuit.
So should ankle braces be banned too? I mean if they can't play without it, then they should be allowed on the court.
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Post by Volley1234 on Dec 23, 2014 1:19:34 GMT -5
Girls wear ankle braces like socks anymore...it makes their ankles more prone to injury in my opinion just like wearing a knee brace 3 years after you were cleared.
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Post by hebrooks87 on Dec 23, 2014 7:40:19 GMT -5
When did the helmet thing change? I've seen a number of players wear them over the past few years. Banning them is just plain stupid. Setting themselves up for a massive lawsuit. So should ankle braces be banned too? I mean if they can't play without it, then they should be allowed on the court. I think the first time I heard the NCAA guidance on helmets was 2013, but it could have been earlier. I doubt if a lawsuit would be successful, given that the medical community doesn't think they work to prevent concussions. In fact, the prohibition is viewed as protecting the NCAA and officials from lawsuits for allowing players to play when they are at enhanced risk of further brain injury. The comparison with ankle braces doesn't work. Although there are situations in which they may increase the risk of injury, there are also likely cases where they prevent injury. With the helmets, they don't prevent injury to the wearer and, possibly, could increase the injury risk for others. That and the difference in long-term outcomes for brain and ankle injuries is huge. |
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Post by volleyballfanatic on Dec 23, 2014 8:49:16 GMT -5
It seems hard to believe that there is not some protection from wearing head gear. I am sure that some parents would want head protection even if their daughter never had a concussion. Some softball girls wear face masks and others do not, and that is okay with the NCAA.
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Post by hebrooks87 on Dec 23, 2014 9:11:59 GMT -5
It seems hard to believe that there is not some protection from wearing head gear. I am sure that some parents would want head protection even if their daughter never had a concussion. Some softball girls wear face masks and others do not, and that is okay with the NCAA. Headgear is intended to prevent lacerations and broken bones. The softball face mask protects you from a broken jaw. A football helmet protects from a fractured skull. You don't get a concussion because the outside of your head getting hit. A concussion is caused, essentially, by the brain moving around inside the skull as the head moves quickly. Unless the helmet keeps the head from shaking, it's not going to help prevent concussion. |
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