Mixed Talents is a Samsung global initiative that takes experts in two different fields and sits them down for a conversation on how to solve very real problems in today’s world. Recently, Mixed Talents turned its sights towards the sports technology world. The following is an interesting discussion between industrial designer, Braden Wilson, and Google Senior Interaction Designer, […]
As defined by the Mayo Clinic, “a concussion is a traumatic brain injury that alters the way your brain functions. Effects are usually temporary but can include headaches and problems with concentration, memory, balance and coordination.” Detecting a concussion is often challenging because of the scarcity of information on the injury mechanism. Symptoms do not […]
The National Hockey League has implemented a new policy for the 2015-2016 season: using “concussion spotters” at every game. Spotters will be stationed at every single game to watch the games live, and will have access to live feeds with replay capabilities. The NHL will introduce spotters for every game this season. The spotters will […]
87 out of 91 former NFL players who donated their brains to be studied have tested positive for a brain disease associated with concussions called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), according to researchers. Researchers from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Boston University examined these players’ brains postmortem (CTE can only be definitively identified in […]
Head related traumas are some of the most common and dangerous injuries that occur among athletes. Often times, signs and effects from concussions occur days or even years after a hit. This is why identifying them is becoming more and more difficult and urgent for doctors, coaches, athletic trainers and parents. This is where a […]
