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Liquid nanofoam could be a game changer for future football helmets

October 28, 2020 sarah Jonas CIVIL ENGINEERING, Concussion, concussion and football, Football, Materials Science, NFL

A liquid nanofoam liner undergoing testing could prolong the safe use of football helmets, says a Michigan State University researcher.

Feature

Henry Ford Athletic Trainer Leading Pandemic Safety Efforts for Detroit Lions

September 10, 2020 sarah Jonas Athletic Training, COVID-19, Henry Ford Health System, Infection Control, NFL

DETROIT – As Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn addressed the news media ahead of players reporting to training camp in July, he detailed the team’s plans to make the practice facility safe during the coronavirus pandemic. As part of those plans, Quinn announced that Henry Ford Sports Medicine athletic trainer Matt Barnes had been tabbed to help quarterback that drive.

Research Results

Concussion discovery reveals dire, unknown effects of even mild brain injury

September 10, 2020 sarah Jonas Aging, Alzheimer's Disease, Athletes, BIG Center, Brain, Brain Injury, Center for Brain Immunology and Glia, Concussions, Dementia, Football, John Lukens, Military, National Football League, Neurodegenerative Disease, Neuroimmunology, Neurological Disease, Neuroscience, NFL, Soccer, Sports, TBI, Traumatic Brain Injury, University Of Virginia, University of Virginia School of Medicine, UVA, UVA School of Medicine

Even mild concussions cause severe and long-lasting impairments in the brain’s ability to clean itself, and this may seed it for Alzheimer’s, dementia and other neurodegenerative problems.

Research Results

Study: Increased workloads lead to productivity loss

August 27, 2020 sarah Jonas Burnout, Business, Football, NFL, Productivity, sports economics

Productivity loss and burnout are common among professionals with heavy workloads, especially for those with physically intensive jobs like professional athletes.

Research Results

STUDY POINTS TO HEALTH DISPARITIES AMONG FORMER NFL PLAYERS

August 11, 2020 sarah Jonas Health Disparities, NFL, Race

At a glance:

In a study of former NFL players, Black, Hawaiian, and athletes from other racial backgrounds report worse physical, mental health outcomes than white players
The widest health gaps emerged between Black and white former NFL players
Black former players reported worse health outcomes in all five health categories, compared with their white peers
Presence of health disparities among former NLF players reflects the deep and pervasive nature of systemic inequities that persist even among elite athletes

Feature Expert

When it comes to longevity, any exercise is good exercise

July 17, 2020 sarah Jonas Baseball, Brain, Concussions, CTE, Exercise, Football, Head Injury, Longevity, Mortality and longevity, Neurology, NFL, Research, Sport, Tobacco

ASU sociologist finds team-oriented exercises benefit us socially and can also increase life span

Expert Pitch

SU Expert Available to Discuss Considerations in Washington Redskins’ Potential Name Change

July 6, 2020 sarah Jonas Fedex, Media, NFL

With a decision on a name change for the Washington Redskins looming, one communications expert already is considering wider ramifications

Expert Pitch

Black Lives Matter: NFL, NASCAR respond

June 22, 2020 sarah Jonas NFL

FACULTY Q&AThe Black Lives Matter protests against police brutality prompted the NFL to acknowledge it should have listened to players who wanted to peacefully protest and led to NASCAR’s ban of Confederate flags at its races.Ron Wade, clinical assistant professor of sport management at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology and former director of marketing for the Detroit Tigers, discusses what these actions mean.

Policy

NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINERS’ ASSOCIATION RELEASES OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF RECOMMENDATIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY RELATED TO SPORT SPECIALIZATION FOR ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG ATHLETES

October 16, 2019 sarah Jonas 0 Comments Athletic Training, NBA, NFL

I n anticipation of National Youth Sports Specialization Awareness Week (third full week in October) the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) released an official statement with health-focused recommendations to reduce the risk of injury due to youth sports specialization.