Name: Why helmets don't prevent concussions -- and what might
Uploaded: 2016-09-08T15:27:48Z
Duration: 15 min 47 s
Description: What is a concussion? Probably not what you think it is. In this talk from the cutting edge of research, bioengineer (and former football player) David Camarillo shows what really happens during a concussion -- and why standard sports helmets don't prevent it. Here's what the future of concussion prevention looks like.

What is a concussion? Probably not what you think it is. In this talk from the cutting edge of research, bioengineer (and former football player) David Camarillo shows what really happens during a concussion -- and why standard sports helmets don't prevent it. Here's what the future of concussion prevention looks like.

David Camarillo: Why helmets don't prevent concussions -- and what might

Why helmets don't prevent concussions -- and what might

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