Vector Scientific, Inc. (VSI) would like to congratulate J. Michio Clark and his co-authors Thomas A. Connor (lead author), Matt Stewart, Aisling Ni Annaidh and Michael Gilchrist on their recent publication “Post-accident evidence basis for new equestrian standards: Relationship between helmet liner residual crush and accident parameters” in Applications in Engineering Science (June 2021).
Their research involved an in-depth analysis of 216 equestrian helmets involved in real-world accidents with accompanying laboratory drop-test experiments focused on studying the residual crush of helmet liners. The data provides insight into helmet performance and head impact kinematics during real-world accidents. The study's results could help form future evidence based tests leading to improved helmet design standards. A free download of the article is available here: Download Publication.
Dr. Clark is a member of the forensic biomechanics team at VSI where he applies his knowledge and experience with real-world and experimental data like this study to biomechanical analyses of head injury accidents and the protective effects of helmets. Contact Dr. Clark at 303.697.9977 or mclark@vectorscientific.com to discuss your head injury questions.
