Brooks Rehabilitation Unveils New Helmet Concept for TBI Prevention: The NeuroShield
Innovative Helmet Design Aims to Raise Awareness for Traumatic Brain Injury Prevention
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Brooks Rehabilitation, a leader in treating patients after life-altering brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, strokes and other complex conditions, today unveils the concept for the NeuroShield—the world’s first helmet design that would offer the most effective protection against all forms of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) compared to any helmet available on the market.
Designed by Brooks’ expert panel of brain injury specialists, the conceptual helmet aims to raise awareness for brain safety through this shocking design, highlighting how fragile the brain truly is.
“TBI is an invisible epidemic,” said Trevor Persaud, DO, Medical Director of the Brain Injury Program, Brooks Rehabilitation. “A fall or a collision can happen to anyone, but with proper protection, the consequences can be much less severe.”
The NeuroShield: A Game-Changer in Head Protection
In order to truly protect the brain from a TBI, the NeuroShield would need to offer an array of advanced technologies for an unprecedented level of protection and safety, including:
- Heads-Up Display (HUD): Real-time health and safety data keep users informed without distractions, with alerts on posture, speed and external threats like approaching vehicles or uneven terrain.
- Air Cushion Restraint System (ACRS): Upon impact, airbags activate to provide 100% shock absorption, effectively reducing trauma to the brain.
- Spine Protector Extender: Protects the neck and spinal cord to prevent secondary injuries, a feature missing in traditional helmets.
- White Graphene Armored Casings: Lightweight yet 200 times stronger than steel, this revolutionary material provides unmatched impact resistance.
- Onboard CPU and Emergency Beacon: In the event of a crash, the helmet’s CPU sends emergency alerts and location details to emergency services and loved ones.
Raising Awareness of the Importance of TBI Prevention
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), TBIs resulted in 214,110 hospitalizations in 2020 and contributed to 69,000 deaths in 2021. Despite the risks, many people neglect any form of head protection. By providing an idealized visual representation of comprehensive head protection, Brooks hopes to educate the public on the importance of following head safety best practices.
“Prevention is key,” said Persaud. “This helmet represents what’s possible when we combine modern technology with our knowledge of TBIs. It’s more than just a helmet—it’s a promise to protect our brains, our most valuable asset.”
To learn more about the NeuroShield and explore the helmet’s full list of features and tips on how to protect the brain, please visit Brooks here. For more information on TBI prevention and rehabilitation, please visit the Brooks Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program page here.
About Brooks Rehabilitation
For more than 50 years, the nonprofit Brooks Rehabilitation, headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., has been a comprehensive system of care for physical rehabilitation. Ranked as the No. 1 rehabilitation hospital in Florida and one of the top 20 in the nation on U.S. News & World Report, Brooks operates two inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in Jacksonville, Fla., and a Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation in partnership with Halifax Health (Daytona Beach). Brooks also offers one of the region’s largest home healthcare agencies; more than 50 outpatient therapy clinics; the Brooks Rehabilitation Medical Group; two skilled nursing facilities; assisted living; memory care; and the Clinical Research Center, which specializes in advanced research to further the science of rehabilitation. In addition, Brooks provides many low- or no-cost community programs and services to improve the quality of life for people living with physical disabilities. For more information, visit BrooksRehab.org.
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David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
