Date of Award
Spring 1985
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Biomedical Engineering
First Advisor
Myklebust, Joel
Second Advisor
Sances, A.
Abstract
Head and neck injuries are still all too common in the game of football. Death, paralysis, and chronic pain are the result of severe blows to the head during normal contact in football practices, scrimmages, and games. The football helmet has evolved over the years to protect the wearer from head and neck injuries. There are many helmet models on the market as well as discontinued models, all of which vary widely in price. Lawsuits involving football related injuries have increased in the past two decades, costing helmet manufacturers and ultimately the consumer millions of dollars. There is a need therefore to compare the ability of currently used helmets to protect the wearer.
Recommended Citation
Myers, Thomas John, "Impact and Energy Absorption Characteristics of Football Helmets" (1985). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 4648.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/4648