While significant research on football helmets has been aimed at reducing concussions, a recent study focused on the effect of “helmet mass (weight) on head and upper neck responses” concluded that the increased weight and mass of the helmet “is a possible explanation as to why there has not been a corresponding reduction in concussion rates despite improvements in helmets ability to reduce head acceleration”. Read the study abstract at
The race is on to design a football helmet or a helmet add-on that will significantly reduce the danger of suffering a concussion. Helmet testing as well as research now recognize rotational blows are more concussive than linear impacts. However the role of helmet add-ons as a solution is still very much in question. Read more: Football Helmet Add-ons Protect the “Upper Cervical Complex” By Dr. Jason Moore D.C. Upper
The Football Safety Academy acknowledges the coach has the responsibility to decide which football techniques should be taught for the well being and safety of his players and there is not one specific technique including the Hulk Shrug Technique or safety device that can completely eliminate the risk of injury from impacts related to football including catastrophic injury and death. To the knowledge of the Football Safety Academy no specific research has been done regarding the Hulk Shrug Technique, however the Football Safety Academy is actively pursuing this goal.
