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Can Mouth guards Clamp Down on Concussions?

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We can’t ignore head injuries anymore. Athletes in North America sustain 3.8 million brain injuries each year and yet they are reluctant to report brain injuries. Players feel pressure to shake it off to remain in the game. There is a stigma attached to the word concussion.

The fact is; NO mouth guard, football helmet, helmet padding or soccer headband has yet been shown to reduce the risk of concussion. But there are alternatives that will draw attention to some of the head injuries that go unnoticed.

Impact Intelligence System, which includes a specially designed mouth guard, is able to transmit “real time” head impact data through a wireless network on the sidelines.

While it does not prevent or diagnose concussions, the Impact Intelligence System tracks and monitors information on blows to the head, as they are happening, for players wearing mouth guards embedded with this new technology.

We are joined by Dr. Monroe Elkin to share, with the BEYONDtheCheers team of listeners, the benefits and technology behind this revolutionary new mouth guard. Join in the conversation LIVE on Wednesday April 24 @ 7PM EST at BEYONDtheCheers on blogtalkradio. Dial-in TOLL FREE 1-877-357-2448 in Canada and United States to ask a question, or email in advance.

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