EPISODE · Sep 29, 2025 · 18 MIN
1131: Can Better Equipment Eliminate Concussions In Sports?
from Science Friday · host Science Friday
Football season is well underway, and fans know those athletes get hit hard. Could better helmets and guidelines around concussion prevention someday eliminate head injuries from the sport? Host Flora Lichtman speaks with concussion doctor Michael Collins and helmet specialist Barry Miller about how our understanding of head injuries and equipment has evolved. Guests: Dr. Michael Collins is the clinical and executive director of the Sports Medicine Concussion Program at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.Dr. Barry Miller is the director of outreach at the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.
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Head injuries are considered a normal risk of high-impact sports like football. Better helmets and guidelines aim to make athletes safer.
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