The NFL, in combination with GE and Under Armour, has set aside a grand total of $60 million dollars in grant money for their Head Health Challenge—attempting to find an answer to the concussion problem plaguing the league. But according to a team at San Diego State University, the solution to properly diagnosing concussions is […]
This section of SportTechie, “Sports Tech Wire”, contains original press releases issued by various companies and industry organizations. The releases are reviewed by the SportTechie editorial staff to ensure relevancy to the sports technology industry. For information and access, send your name and email address to info@SportTechie.com For Immediate Release January 14, 2016 U.S. EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS TEAM UP WITH […]
Concussions have never been a hotter topic in sports than they are right now. Multiple players in the NFL went down with concussions just this past weekend and Will Smith’s Concussion movie is being released on Christmas day where the NFL is not portrayed in a kind light, to say the least. While the NFL […]
Technology and sport have had something of a rocky relationship over the years. Innovation has long been held at arm’s length by stuffy blazers within the sporting establishment. But with technology’s encroachment into our daily lives, its potential to enhance performance, endeavour, understanding and enjoyment has led to a dramatic recent increase in adoption. Improving […]
Almost a month after a landmark court ruling required the US Soccer Federation to initiate standard protocols to follow when a player is deemed to have suffered a concussion; the USSF launched a wide-ranging player health and safety program designed to prevent and reduce injuries in soccer players of all ages. In a statement regarding the […]
