Publications by authors named "Kevin Schrum"
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to identify helmet use, head injury risks, and factors affecting these among collegiate equestrians at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Equestrian Sports Medicine Collaborative.
- - Over 50% of participants experienced falls in a year, with concussions being the most reported head injury type; many athletes did not seek medical treatment even after self-reporting concussions.
- - Findings revealed that experienced riders had a lower incidence of head injuries, but a majority (78%) did not follow guidelines to replace helmets after a fall, indicating a potential gap in safety practices.
Airbag vests (AV) are increasingly popular in equestrian sports. The efficacy of AV in protecting against serious injury has not been adequately analyzed, nor have product testing standards been established. This study provides an overview of current research to understand AV efficacy and future areas of improvement.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Employ a novel testing method to assess Multi Directional Impact Protection System (MIPS) helmet technology on rotational velocity and acceleration during head impact.
Methods: An optimization study was completed utilizing a 50th percentile male Hybrid III anthropomorphic test device (ATD). Helmets included expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) and two different MIPS helmets (MIPS 1, MIPS 2).