Technology, eh?
The issue of concussion in sports is a pressing one but strides are being made to minimise the likelihood of players being able to play through injuries that could have long-term implications on their brains.
An Australian invention called Brainband is one of the more significant technological advancements that have been made in the attempts to prevent concussive brain injuries from taking place.
The band, which looks like an ordinary sports headband, was developed by an Australian team through funding by tech giant Samsung and it works by measuring all force taken to the head above 10 gs.
The invention is still in the prototype stage but it works by delivering real-time information to a device held by the match official who, after the player has received too many forceful hits to the head, can instruct him or her to leave the field of play.
It will be a welcome introduction to all contact sports as too many players are being undiagnosed or allowed to take the risk of playing on despite showing symptoms of concussion.
Check out the news report from @7NewsAdelaide which details the working prototype.
An Australian invention that instantly measures concussion in sport is attracting huge worldwide interest. #7News https://t.co/vf6kNlhS8H
— 7 News Adelaide (@7NewsAdelaide) March 22, 2016
