Head Impact Telemetry Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Why are custom-fit mouthguards preferred in research?
A
They are dentition-coupled and reduce extraneous movement, providing more accurate head kinematics
2
Q
What is cumulative head impact load?
A
The total biomechanical burden from multiple impacts, which can be tracked similarly to GPS workload.
3
Q
Why is head impact telemetry accuracy important?
A
It helps quantify real-world head impact exposure, build thresholds, and model brain risk.
4
Q
Why are female athletes more at risk of concussion?
A
Anatomical and neurophysiological differences like smaller neck muscles and axonal structures.
