Helmets go head to head in NFL testing. Penton Business Media, Inc. and Penton Media Inc., Cleveland 83.4 (2011): 22-24. ProQuest Research Library. Network. November 18, 2013.Summary: Health officials have estimated that nearly 50 percent of football players have suffered a concussion at some point in their careers, and concerns are only growing. So to help solve and improve them, five major football helmet manufacturers designed eleven new helmets for testing. The National Operating Committee on Standards for Sports Equipment (NOCSAE) will test helmets by dropping them, hitting them and reading the force of impacts. The helmets have undergone small improvements, which will lead to further improvements and greater safety. Rating: I think this shows that helmet manufacturers are designing new helmets and having them tested to exceed standards. Improved helmets will make the game safer and lead to longer careers. Madden, Lance "NFL Will Follow Army's Lead on Helmets." Forbes.com (2012): 28. Ebsco Research Library. Network. Nov. 18, 2013. Summary: The NFL plans to use the same technology the Army uses in its helmets. The idea is that as soon as a player is hit, the sensor in the helmet will immediately send information to the sideline staff to alert them to remove the kid from the game and evaluate him. The sensors would increase the chances of further damage from multiple hits in a short time. This would stop or reduce concussions that lead to dementia, Parkinson's disease, depression and insomnia. Evaluation: I find this article helpful to my research because it shows how the NFL uses sensor technology to increase safety. Increasing safety will increase players' health and the length of their... middle of paper......on.Swensen, Eric "NFL Thigh Pad Testing Led by University of Virginia Researcher." Targeted News Service, Washington DC (2013): ProQuest Research Library. Network. November 18, 2013.Summary: NFL now requires thigh pads to protect legs. The University of Virginia did some testing to determine which of the pads is the best option. Some pads were better, as some actually caused a greater chance of injury. They also tested how far the players' toes could bend backwards and the foot could twist. After the results, they shared them with cleat manufacturers to help improve the foot fit. Evaluation: The use and study of the foot and ankle will lead to the design of better cleats. They also use technology to test different thigh pads on shots to determine which ones help protect the thighs, without slowing them down or making running more difficult.