Pioneering research on advancements in equestrian sports medicine was on display at one of sports medicine’s greatest stages. With a focus on enhancing athlete performance and well-being, recent contributions from a research team led by Associate Professor Sara Gould, M.D., M.P.H., marked significant strides in the equestrian community.
Gould’s study featured in 2023 AMSSM Oral Research Poster Presentations
Gould’s study, Equestrian Helmet Testing: MIPS Performance on a Novel Testing Approach, was featured in the 2023 American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) Oral Research Poster Presentations.
Gould to speak at 2023 AMSSM Conference
UAB Orthopaedic Surgery Associate Professor Sara Gould, M.D. will present at the 2023 American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting in May.
MIPS Underperforms in Rotational Velocity Study
Researcher Sara Gould, Associate Professor at the Department of Orthopedics, Division of Sports Medicine at the University of Alabama in Birmingham and her team from the UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine conducted a study comparing traditional helmets to those with Multi-directional Impact Protection System (MIPS) technology, and there was no reduction of rotational velocity, the leading cause of brain injury.
UAB Researcher Delves into Equestrian Helmets’ Influence on Head and Neck Injuries
A researcher with the University of Alabama at Birmingham Sports and Exercise Medicine is presenting results of two studies on equestrian helmets at the 6th International Consensus Conference on Concussion in Sport in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The two studies shed new light on the efficacy of helmets and on the effect of terrain upon head and neck injuries.
The Impact of Riding Helmets on Head and Neck Injury Prevention: A Comprehensive Research Investigation
A researcher from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Sports and Exercise Medicine presents the results of two studies on riding helmets at the 6th International Consensus Conference on Concussion in Sport in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The two studies shed new light on the effectiveness of helmets and the impact of terrain on head and neck injuries.
UAB researcher examines effect of equestrian helmets on head and neck injuries
A researcher with the University of Alabama at Birmingham Sports and Exercise Medicine is presenting results of two studies on equestrian helmets at the 6th International Consensus Conference on Concussion in Sport in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The two studies shed new light on the efficacy of helmets and on the effect of terrain upon head and neck injuries.