The Ice Hockey Helmet: How Effective Is It?

Abstract

Thicker liners, fewer openings, and more protection over the temporal area in newer models of ice hockey helmets have made them more effective in reducing the potential for serious head injury.

Authors

Bishop PJ; Norman RW; Pierrynowski M; Kozey J

Journal

The Physician and Sportsmedicine, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 96–106

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Publication Date

January 1, 1979

DOI

10.1080/00913847.1979.11948439

ISSN

0091-3847

Associated Experts

Michael Pierrynowski

Associate Member, Faculty of Science

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32 Biomedical and Clinical Sciences 42 Health Sciences 3202 Clinical sciences 4207 Sports science and exercise

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