Head-Impact Data Challenges a Safety Assumption
The researchers compared different types of head motion.
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In this lesson: Connect the motion comparison with a caution about real impacts.
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so the finding does not remove concern
So introduces a conclusion from the preceding observation about combined movement.
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Explain the result and why it does not dismiss rotational motion.
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Peak linear acceleration was more predictive of concussion in the mouthguard measurements. Most real impacts involve both movements, so rotation remains a concern.
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