title: Performance of horse-riding helmets in frontal and side impacts.
abstract: Cases of head injury are reviewed in which riders wearing jockey skull caps have suffered impacts to the front, back or side of their helmets. The design and constructional materials of such helmets are assessed. Impact tests that simulate the accidents confirm the low energy absorption potential of some helmets for lateral impacts. Most pedal or motorcycle helmet designs afford better lateral impact protection.
authors.affiliation: School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Birmingham.
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Mills
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Whitlock
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006260:Head Protective Devices; D006736:Horses; D006801:Humans; D011482:Protective Devices