E. Dolan, P. Kriz
2017
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Abstract
Injuries involving the head and neck represent a significant proportion of sportsrelated trauma incurred by youth athletes. Approximately 6.5 % of over 2.6 million children ≤ 19 years treated for sport and recreation-related injuries in an emergency department setting between 2001 and 2009 had sustained traumatic brain injuries or concussions [1]. In this chapter, we will review the history of protective equipment; evidence supporting the utilization of head, face, and neck protective gear in contact/ collision sports; the role protective equipment plays in injury reduction; attitudes among players, medical staff, and coaches toward the use of protective equipment; issues pertaining to enforcement and mandated use of protective gear; advertising and marketing claims regarding protective equipment; and future directions and research regarding head and neck protective equipment.