Helmet Replacement

[oldtrainerguy28 478]

Another thing to consider is wearing a mouthguard (if you don't already), especially if you're already had a concussion. They can help prevent/reduce concussions.

Mouthguards DO NOT help reduce or prevent concussions there is no study done by anyone but the mouthguard people to say it does. It came up in the Summit in London and all of the Dr.s there all were in agreement. Even Lindros was under the assumption they did.

That being said they wouldnt hurt but they arent meant for teeth and nothing more!

[Chadd 916]

Another thing to consider is wearing a mouthguard (if you don't already), especially if you're already had a concussion. They can help prevent/reduce concussions.

Mouthguards DO NOT help reduce or prevent concussions there is no study done by anyone but the mouthguard people to say it does. It came up in the Summit in London and all of the Dr.s there all were in agreement. Even Lindros was under the assumption they did.

That being said they wouldnt hurt but they arent meant for teeth and nothing more!

The primary reason to get a custom fit mouthguard like the PowerBite is protection against concussions. Clinical studies preformed at Notre Dame University found that in addition to protecting the teeth, the custom mouthguard also provided protection from concussions and neck injuries.

Occlusal coverage will cushion the forced occlusion of the teeth from a blow to the chin or lower jaw.

http://www.johnsdental.com/articles/tmj/pwrbite.htm

I'm still working on finding the study itself.

[oldtrainerguy28 478]

Another thing to consider is wearing a mouthguard (if you don't already), especially if you're already had a concussion. They can help prevent/reduce concussions.

Mouthguards DO NOT help reduce or prevent concussions there is no study done by anyone but the mouthguard people to say it does. It came up in the Summit in London and all of the Dr.s there all were in agreement. Even Lindros was under the assumption they did.

That being said they wouldnt hurt but they arent meant for teeth and nothing more!

The primary reason to get a custom fit mouthguard like the PowerBite is protection against concussions. Clinical studies preformed at Notre Dame University found that in addition to protecting the teeth, the custom mouthguard also provided protection from concussions and neck injuries.

Occlusal coverage will cushion the forced occlusion of the teeth from a blow to the chin or lower jaw.

http://www.johnsdental.com/articles/tmj/pwrbite.htm

I'm still working on finding the study itself.

Chadd, I am not trying to bust them here but I can bet that study was done for that mouthguard company.

My data is from the top Nero surgical people in the world when it comes to concussions. Including the Dr for the NHL and the NFL.

Any study you find I will bet has to do with a company getting it done for them and of course will find in favor or it wouldn't be published.

Dr. Cantou of Boston University

and Dr. Tator formely of the U of T are the 2 leading people in the US and Canada along with Karen Johnson.

If you go to 29sports.com it may have the information from the summit still on there.

And again a proper Mouthguard will always be better than nothing but there is no "Conclusive" study saying it will prevent or reduce the severity of the concussion. One of the main problems is were the hits to the head happen.

70% I believe is the number I dont have my book in front of me are above the eyebrow portion so not in the face or cage area.

And for the most part guys and girls that wear there cages loose are way more inclined to get that concussion that someone wearing it properly!

I will try to get more Raw Data for you from my book from the Seminar.

Also you realize the study was done in 1963? I wouldn't use that data for today's athlete is just doesn't work.

[DevilsFan38 0]

I haven't looked at any studies (and I don't have time to search for any right now), so I honestly don't know if there is scientific evidence out there or not on the ability of mouthguards to prevent concussions.

But at the end of the day, spend $10 on a mouthguard that could help prevent a concussion isn't a bad investment.

[Chadd 916]

I have seen more recent studies that have shown a correlation and the paper from the doctor involved was published in 1992. I find it hard to believe it was based on 30 year old data, but it is possible. The doctor later went on to make mouthguards, as I understand it. When I get back from Vegas I will look for all of the details.

In any event, I was reading the Sports Illustrated from last week while I was waiting to get my hair cut earlier today. The story on the back page was about a girl that got a broken nose and concussion playing basketball. The end result was near total amnesia, to the point of not recognizing her family. It's the kind of thing that can scare the hell out of you. I can't find a link online, but I will keep looking as time permits.

[oldtrainerguy28 478]

I have seen more recent studies that have shown a correlation and the paper from the doctor involved was published in 1992. I find it hard to believe it was based on 30 year old data, but it is possible. The doctor later went on to make mouthguards, as I understand it. When I get back from Vegas I will look for all of the details.

In any event, I was reading the Sports Illustrated from last week while I was waiting to get my hair cut earlier today. The story on the back page was about a girl that got a broken nose and concussion playing basketball. The end result was near total amnesia, to the point of not recognizing her family. It's the kind of thing that can scare the hell out of you. I can't find a link online, but I will keep looking as time permits.

Again Chadd not trying to argue about it mouthguards should be worn but use them as a crutch as some parents do to get little Johnny back in the game because he just cam off a concussion.

I am now on the Safe Hockey Council of Canada

and the Retail person on the CSA board in regards to hockey so this comes up often.

And again the Dr's above are the North American leaders in Nero Tramua (I think thats how you spell it)

So I am only passing on there data.

Not sure if you read were they are testing the Brains of athletes that have died mainly foot ball players (they donated their brains to the study) and Dr Cantou is the one from BU that heads that up. He was the one on Larry King who dissected Chris Benoits Brain. So in my notes I have a ton of information on this.

Trying to expand from just being the sharpening guy.

[Law Goalie 147]

I remember a Fifth Estate show about ex-CFL players who were suddenly dropping dead or presenting late-stage Alzheimer's symptoms right out of the blue in their 40s and 50s - truly terrifying stuff.

Jeff, good work getting on the SHCC and CSA boards - they could use some solid input. All the best with that.

[mwerth 5]

Think of it this way- If colleges, universities, and pro teams didn't think a mouthguard was worthwhile, they wouldn't spend tens of thousands of dollars bringing in specialists to make custom-fit mouthguards for their athletes.

[oldtrainerguy28 478]

Think of it this way- If colleges, universities, and pro teams didn't think a mouthguard was worthwhile, they wouldn't spend tens of thousands of dollars bringing in specialists to make custom-fit mouthguards for their athletes.

No one didnt say they didnt do anything but the facts are just that. There is no proven report anywhere they would prevent a concussion or even reduce one.

If you look at the players out of the game now due to one almost all had one in.

Mark Moore is the best example.

6 years after his first concussion with a mouthguard he still has symptoms.

RESPECT is the way to reduce concussions!

[mwerth 5]

Completely agree with you there with regards to respect. That and the Paul Kariya Heads-Up Hockey video, anyone else seen that?

[cptjeff 0]

Respect, and a mouthguard certainly can't hurt. I know I've been tripped up on a hit and hit the ice with my chin, my mouthguard almost certainly saved me from a concussion and several broken teeth. Wear one.