[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I cannot think of any reason why this would be required for medical reasons.

Originally Posted by john5396

I fully expect that gear manufacturers are using the science to reduce injuries even if they will never prevent all injuries.

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Is there any evidence that these things actually prevent any injury?

Originally Posted by so cal lurker

There may be players who have a legitimate medical reason to wear such headgear.

Originally Posted by JRutledge

They did not have any scientific evidence these things worked

What many of us are calling "concussion preventing headbands" are not actually called that because they don't actually reduce, or prevent, concussions (as many Forum members have correctly pointed out), and are no longer marketed that way.

But there is evidence that this type of headband can actually prevent some injuries. Medical professionals agree that such headgear is suitable for preventing fractures, lacerations, and bleeding.