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Physiologic response to impact.

S E Reid, H M Epstein, M W Louis

    The Journal of Trauma
    |February 11, 1975
    PubMed
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    Athletes dissipate forty times more kinetic energy than their helmets can absorb, showcasing a significant protective physiological response to impact. This finding enhances our understanding of impact tolerance in sports trauma research.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Medicine
    • Biomechanics
    • Trauma Research

    Background:

    • The football field serves as a unique environment for studying trauma via radiotelemetry.
    • Understanding human physiological responses to impact is crucial for assessing injury risk.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the physiological protective mechanisms athletes employ against impact forces.
    • To quantify the energy dissipation capabilities of athletes compared to protective equipment.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized radiotelemetry to collect data on athletes' physiological responses during impact.
    • Measured kinetic energy absorption and dissipation during football-related impacts.

    Main Results:

    • Demonstrated a significant protective physiological response in athletes subjected to impact.

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  • Athletes dissipate approximately forty times more kinetic energy than their helmets can absorb.

    • Conclusions:

    • The athlete's physiological response plays a critical role in mitigating impact trauma.
    • This highlights the potential for enhancing protective strategies by understanding and leveraging the body's natural energy dissipation mechanisms.