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New head impact technology to help tackle concussions in sport

February 08, 2025

New head impact technology to help tackle concussions in sport

Device welcomed by mountain biking world champion, Reece Wilson, and leading academic.

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Three or more concussions linked with worse brain function in later life - OXFORD University

July 13, 2023

Three or more concussions linked with worse brain function in later life - OXFORD University

Experiencing three or more concussions is linked with worsened brain function in later life, according to new research.

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Symptoms Of Concussion, HIT+ & Concussion Recovery

March 01, 2023

Symptoms Of Concussion, HIT+ & Concussion Recovery

While the effects of a concussion vary from person to person, there are some common signs and symptoms that can indicate the presence of a concussion. Here at HIT we can give you an early indication of the severity of a head impact.

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Traumatic brain injury. A triathletes long road to recovery.

December 07, 2022

Traumatic brain injury. A triathletes long road to recovery.

“This accident changed my life and has continued to shape my perception of safety in cycling”. 

Originally a triathlete and now more commonly road cycling and gravel racing Brad shares his journey and experience of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Cycling. 

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Laurie Tennant | A Mountain Bikers Concussion Experience

December 07, 2022

Laurie Tennant | A Mountain Bikers Concussion Experience

Since October 2020, Laurie Tennant has suffered from post-concussion syndrome. After being knocked out unconscious due to an accident on his Mountain Bike his life has not been the same. 

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Concussion Biomechanics, head acceleration exposure and brain injury criteria in sports – A HIT Summary

December 07, 2022

Concussion Biomechanics, head acceleration exposure and brain injury criteria in sports – A HIT Summary

An explanation of the biomechanics of concussion and repeat HAE (head acceleration events), a description into the different research formats being used to increase the understanding of brain injury in the world of sport/neuroscience and finally, the future of brain injury analysis and how HIT is assisting science in furthering its understanding.

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STRAVA X HIT

December 07, 2022

STRAVA X HIT

If you have been following HIT’s social media pages you will have seen that we now have our very own HIT.® Club page! 

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Concussion – Reporting Behavior in Rugby

December 07, 2022

Concussion – Reporting Behavior in Rugby

Throughout this research review, we will discuss re-occurring attitudes and behaviours and how this can directly or indirectly affect concussion awareness, management, and reporting.

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Olympics – Tokyo 2020 – Tech for Good

December 07, 2022

Olympics – Tokyo 2020 – Tech for Good

We took the opportunity to research more about the technology being used at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, what with HIT being a sports tech company we felt this was a golden opportunity to highlight where Tech fits into Sport.

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Article Review: “Association of Field Position and Career Length with Risk of Neurodegenerative Disease in Male Former Professional Soccer Players”

December 07, 2022

Article Review: “Association of Field Position and Career Length with Risk of Neurodegenerative Disease in Male Former Professional Soccer Players”

Headlining this research study is leading Neurologist and Traumatic Brain Injury Advocate, Dr William Stewart. In this article we will outline key findings and relate them to the work we are doing here at HIT. Our mission is to make Sport Safer – we will really emphasize the ‘I’ for IMPACT in HIT.

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White Paper: Head Injury & Concussion in Sports

December 07, 2022

White Paper: Head Injury & Concussion in Sports

Providing advanced technologies that can aid reduced head impacts in young athletes will inspire more sporting activities with lesser fears from parents. 

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UK Government Inquiry – DCMS Concussion in Sport X HIT

December 07, 2022

UK Government Inquiry – DCMS Concussion in Sport X HIT

In light of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee Government inquiry report and findings that have been released today, (22nd July 2021), here at HIT we thought we would provide a condensed breakdown, with what this information means for us as a company, our audience and the wider Sporting networks. In this article we will outline where our product can aid in addressing some of the challenges you face as a participant as well as the grey conversations around concussion in Sport.

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Rugby’s Dementia Crisis, How this could affect the rugby landscape we know today.

December 07, 2022

Rugby’s Dementia Crisis, How this could affect the rugby landscape we know today.

In 2003 Steve Thompson helped England win the World Cup, playing a part in one of the most memorable endings to a match. Now aged 43, he finds he has no memory of the match at all – and has been diagnosed with early onset dementia. Andy Bull describes how a group of former stars are launching a legal case against the sport’s governing bodies.

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Jamie Cudmore: Former Clermont Auvergne player backing dementia-claim group

December 07, 2022

Jamie Cudmore: Former Clermont Auvergne player backing dementia-claim group

Former Canada international Jamie Cudmore has been supporting the ex-players at the centre of rugby union’s dementia crisis, drawing on his landmark legal case against his old club.

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What is CTE & how can it be diagnosed?

December 07, 2022

What is CTE & how can it be diagnosed?

CTE can develop when the brain is subjected to numerous small blows or rapid movements – sometimes known as sub-concussions – and is associated with symptoms such as memory loss, depression and progressive dementia.

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Heading leads to Dementia?? Chris Sutton’s furious outcry at football authorities’ handling of dementia crisis

December 07, 2022

Heading leads to Dementia?? Chris Sutton’s furious outcry at football authorities’ handling of dementia crisis

With football on the brink of banning heading in youth football we look at the Chris Suttons furious criticism of football’s authorities for playing it coy when it comes to supporting families and former professionals who have diagnosed dementia. His story speaks a scary truth that rings true in other sports.

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Origin of HIT

December 07, 2022

Origin of HIT

Concussion has lots of attention in the media yet we have nothing available on the market that is taken seriously enough to prevent or aid recovery. If you suffer a head injury resulting in concussive symptoms, the recommended treatment is just rest and wait for your brain to recover.

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