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  • Biomechanics
  • Injury Prevention

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  • Helmet add-ons are designed to enhance protective capabilities.
  • Understanding their performance under impact is crucial for player safety.

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  • To evaluate the laboratory performance of three commercial shell add-on products.
  • To assess their effectiveness under varsity-level impact conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Pendulum impact tests were conducted at various locations and speeds.
  • Tests included single and double add-on configurations to simulate real-world impacts.
  • Peak linear acceleration (PLA), peak rotational acceleration (PRA), and concussion risk were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • All tested shell add-ons reduced head kinematics and injury risk compared to baseline.
  • The Guardian NXT showed the most significant reductions in PLA, PRA, and concussion risk.
  • Performance varied between single and double add-on configurations, with Guardian NXT and SAFR Helmet Cover showing greater benefits in double add-on tests.

Conclusions:

  • The Guardian NXT provided superior reductions in head kinematics and injury risk in laboratory settings.
  • While shell add-ons can improve head protection, the choice of helmet model remains a primary factor.
  • Further research may explore real-world effectiveness and specific impact scenarios.