Mouthguard Developed To Fight Concussion
Mouthguard Developed To Fight Concussion
By Michael Klein
23 May, 2017
Mouthguard Developed To Fight Concussion
Mouthguard Developed To Fight Concussion
By Michael Klein
23 May, 2017
Mouthguard Developed To Fight Concussion
Mouthguard Developed To Fight Concussion
By Michael Klein
23 May, 2017
Mouthguard Developed To Fight Concussion
Mouthguard Developed To Fight Concussion
By Michael Klein
23 May, 2017
A radical mouthguard fitted with a computer chip may help combat career-ending concussions.
Australian company Hit IQ last week fitted players from the Strathmore Football Club in Melbourne’s northwest, including former North Melbourne defender Michael Firrito, with the Nexus A9 guards designed to help doctors improve their concussion diagnosis.
“Currently we rely just on observation. Using a mouthguard, because it’s directly connected to the skull through the upper jaw, enables us to measure the force a player receives during a game,” Hit IQ’s Mike Vegar said.
“By doing that, hopefully medical staff can make more informed decisions,” he said.
“We want to help prolong the playing careers at all levels, and concussion is a growing concern.”
Neurophysiologist Dr Alan Pearce, who is managing the field study in conjunction with La Trobe University, says the new mouthguard has far-reaching ramifications.
“Having accurate data will be of enormous benefit in making more informed diagnoses of concussion and protecting the brain long-term,” he said.
“Using a mouthguard that is firmly fixed and doesn’t move during the game will be a step forward in our understanding.” 


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