Month: December 2012

Concussions in Combat Sports and Government Regulation Efforts

December 21, 2012

If you are looking for a quick introduction to concussive injuries (or if you need an aid for explaining concussions to others), this video by Dr. Mike Evans from the Sport Concussion Library,  is a great starting point. Given the problems that concussions in sports can create members of Parliament and BC’s Legislature have introduced Bills … More Concussions in Combat Sports and Government Regulation Efforts

Overall Risk of Injury in Amateur Boxing “Lower Than Football, Hockey, Wrestling and Soccer”

December 19, 2012

With findings that may catch many opponents of MMA and other striking sports off guard, the Canadian Paediatric Society recently published an article discussing injury risks of youth boxing participation. The article’s final recommendation opposing boxing for youth is not surprising given the Canadian Medical Association’s view that “all boxing be banned in Canada“.  The Canadian Paediatric Society’s opposition appears more grounded … More Overall Risk of Injury in Amateur Boxing “Lower Than Football, Hockey, Wrestling and Soccer”

Boxing Glove Coupled With Headgear Found Best Combination to Reduce Concussive Impacts For Striking Sports

December 18, 2012

The Journal of Neurosurgery recently published a useful study addressing  Traumatic Brain Injury exposure from the following five padding combinations: 1.  unpadded (control), 2. MMA glove-unpadded head, 3.  boxing glove unpadded head, 4.  unpadded pendulum-boxing headgear, 5.  boxing glove-boxing headgear. The study went on to review a total of 17 injury risk parameters.  Unsurprisingly, the study concluded … More Boxing Glove Coupled With Headgear Found Best Combination to Reduce Concussive Impacts For Striking Sports