Football and concussions: changing the helmet could help prevent injuries on the field

The video discusses the limitations of traditional helmet padding in protecting the brain during impacts. It highlights innovations in helmet design, such as additional padding layers, to enhance safety. The challenges of rotational impacts, which can damage the brainstem, are also addressed. A prototype helmet, Zero One, is introduced, featuring multiple layers of padding to mitigate both direct and rotational impacts.

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