Table 2

Comparison of mean peak resultant angular head accelerations, for concussion and no-injury cases, reported in the literature

StudyMean peak resultant angular head acceleration (rad/s2)Number of casesSportLevelMethod
No-injuryConcussionNo-injuryConcussion
Newman et al6–8415966643325American footballProfessionalATD reconstructions
Duma et al13791233111American footballCollegiateInstrumented helmets
Guskiewicz et al165312013American footballCollegiateInstrumented helmets
Broglio et al21162754 2470American footballHigh schoolInstrumented helmets
McAllister et al235025010American football, ice hockeyHigh school, collegiateInstrumented helmets
Rowson et al2412305022300 97757American footballCollegiateInstrumented helmets
Current study430079511327Australian rules football, rugby leagueProfessionalRigid body simulations