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Mouthguards and concussion in rider's back in the spotlight

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April 04, 2024

There has been recent research and development on the impact of mouthguards in a number of different sports

- LUCY ELDER

Mouthguards and concussion in rider's back in the spotlight

MOUTHGUARDS, and how they might help in preventing concussion, are back in the spotlight, after research and developments in other sports.

A Canadian youth icehockey study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in 2023, found those wearing mouthguards had a 28% lower concussion rate and 57% lower odds of concussion than non-wearers.

World Rugby is now recommending all players wear mouthguards, following these findings. It has also integrated smart mouthguard technology into head-injury assessments, so pitch-side experts can monitor impact data collected by sensors inside gumshields.

In February, George Turner was the first player to be removed from a game after his mouthguard sensor reported an impact that could have caused a concussion during a Six Nations match. He returned to play after assessment.

British Team Chasing (BTC) is “strongly” recommending all riders wear mouthguards.

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