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September 12, 2025Sport Sciences for HealthOpen Access

Lifting the lid on American football equipment: understanding current knowledge and safe practise of equipment use in British American Football

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ETEleanor TravisAJAshley JonesGJGareth Jones

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Overview

Cross-sectional study evaluates helmet fit knowledge and equipment attitudes among players, indicating potential risks.

Key Points

  • Knowledge of safe helmet fit was generally good among players, yet attitudes towards equipment use were concerning.
  • Nineteen percent of athletes reported playing while injured due to equipment, while 31% felt fearless in full gear.
  • Data was collected from 168 British American football athletes via an online survey assessing equipment practices.
  • Effective use of equipment hinges on player attitudes, highlighting the need for better education around safety practices.

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Travis et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d44f6931b076d99fa566dahttps://doi.org/10.1007/s11332-025-01519-2
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