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Bruce Parkman on The Truth About Helmets & Brain Injury in Contact Sports | Broken Brains Podcast
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Bruce Parkman breaks down the limitations of helmets in contact sports and explains why they fail to prevent brain injury. This episode highlights the importance of understanding brain mechanics and improving safety practices.
In This Episode, We Cover:
The limitations of helmets in preventing brain injury
The true purpose of helmets
Repetitive head impacts and long-term damage
Misconceptions around sports safety
How to better protect athletes
Key Takeaways:
Helmets protect the skull—not the brain
Repetitive impacts cause long-term damage
Safety requires more than protective…
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