@article{ref1,
title="A video analysis of helmet area injuries and helmet type worn in hurling and camogie over 2 seasons",
journal="Irish medical journal",
year="2024",
author="Nolan, J. and Alagic, F. and Sokol-Randell, D. and Rotundo, M. P. and Deasy, C. and Crowley, J.",
volume="117",
number="2",
pages="e914-e914",
abstract="Introduction The wearing of helmets became mandatory in hurling and camogie in 2010/2011. Prior to this, 51% of hurling injuries involved the area protected by the helmet. Since the introduction of mandatory helmet usage, injuries to the helmet area have fallen to 5%. Helmets worn are required to meet the National Standards Authority of Ireland, IS355 Standard. It is reported that some players wear helmets that fail to meet this standard.   Aims We aimed to assess if players involved in potential helmet area injuries were wearing helmets that met the IS355 standard. We also quantified the financial cost of helmet area injuries by analysing the GAA Injury Benefit Fund for injuries related to the helmet area.   Methods Full match footage was reviewed for 2 seasons of hurling and camogie. Potential injuries were defined as contact to the helmet area resulting in the player not resuming play within 5 seconds.  We analysed these events to assess if the player was wearing a helmet that met the IS355 standard. We also obtained the insurance claim data from the GAA to assess the financial cost of injuries to the helmet area.   Results 129 potential injuries were identified in 56 hurling games. 86% of these involved non-standard helmets. 5.5% of injuries with non-standard helmets drew blood compared to 0% with standard.  Non-standard helmets resulted in game stoppage that was 4.5 times longer.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0332-3102",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}