It’s what a Virginia Tech athletics equipment manager asked Stefan Duma, a faculty member at the university’s department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, in 2009. Duma’s team had been working ...

Virginia Tech found Riddell's new helmet design performed better than any other. — -- Preventing concussions has become a top priority for elite players and anyone with a child sporting a ...

It's become more common in recent years to see NFL players wearing Guardian Caps on the field. Here's how they work.

The scientists are understandably frustrated: Despite their continually updating the evidence demonstrating that the modern plastic safety helmet cannot prevent devastating head injuries in tackle ...

Hokie football players wear helmet add-ons during a recent practice. Photo by Lee Friesland for Virginia Tech. Submitted. A Virginia Tech lab tested football helmets and add-ons meant to help prevent ...

Fall brings football season in the U.S. and, with it, the parade of distinctively decorated helmets that the players wear. Over time, the shape and size of these helmets have gradually changed, from ...

The Ohio State Buckeyes have a very notable tradition. Whenever Ohio State plays, it’s incredibly clear that Ohio State football players have small circular helmet stickers covering large portions of ...