Prevention of Head Impacts in Football: The HuTT Technique (HuTT)
Head Trauma, Cognitive Manifestations
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Head Trauma focused on measuring football, Training Techniques, education, Athletic Injuries, Brain Concussion
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- high school football participant
- two years eligibility
Exclusion Criteria:
- one year eligibility (high school senior)
- use of a Riddell Speed "Flex" helmet
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Helmetless Tackling Training (HuTT)
Control
The HuTT program is modeled after a tackling drill progression common to the sports of rugby and American football, but participants do not wear helmets or should pads as they normally would in football. Drills will be executed at 50%-75% effort. The goal of the contact is to execute proper technique. Drills will be supervised at all times and feedback will be provided to confirm proper technique and correct improper technique. The HuTT drill will be completed in two phases and takes approximately 6-10 minutes per session. A research assistant will ensure adherence and standardization of the treatment throughout the season. Subjects in the intervention group will participate in HuTT 4 times per week throughout the 2 weeks of pre-season and 2 times a week during in-season.
Control group subjects participate in normal football activities as they would normally have during a football season