Science for Sport Podcast
Behind the Scenes of Elite Performance – Unlocking the Science, Stories, and Strategies That Make the Best Even Better
Displaying 2 items of Science for Sport Podcast with the tag "athlete protection".
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331: Why Energy Management Is the Next Big Performance Tool
August 3rd, 2026 | 22 mins 35 secs
athlete performance, athlete protection, breast support, compression apparel, concussion, dr sarah karmel, dynamic materials, impact protection, material science, nfl helmets, non-newtonian materials, padel, performance apparel, pickleball, polymers, rheon labs, rotational impact, running biomechanics, sports bras, sports equipment innovation, sports science, sports technology, tendon loading, tennis, vibration damping, women’s sport
Dr Sarah Karmel explains how dynamic polymer technology is being used to create sports equipment and apparel that responds to force and movement. From impact protection in helmets to support in sports bras, vibration control in rackets and responsive compression apparel, the episode explores how material science may help athletes feel better, stay better protected and perform more effectively.
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244: Inside the NFL's Concussion Protocols
December 2nd, 2024 | 35 mins 22 secs
athlete protection, concussion, concussion protocol, dr. allen sills, elite athletes, equipment innovation, football health., football injuries, game day safety, guardian helmets, health and safety, independent spotters, injury prevention, neuroscience, nfl, nfl health, nfl injury data, nfl podcast, nfl rules, player safety, player welfare, soft tissue injuries, sports medicine, sports podcast, sports safety, sports science
Join us as Dr. Allen Sills, Chief Medical Officer of the NFL, reveals how cutting-edge concussion protocols, game-changing research, and safety innovations are transforming player health in one of the world’s most intense sports. From behind-the-scenes measures to the future of athlete protection, this episode dives deep into the science reshaping football. Whether you're an NFL fan or a sports science enthusiast, you won’t want to miss this!