Erin Hammer

Dr. Erin Hammer, a sports medicine physician from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and team physician for Badger football, shares her award-winning research on Guardian Caps and their impact on concussion risk in high school football. The conversation delves into the effectiveness of these helmet add-ons, revealing that they may not significantly reduce concussion rates. Hammer emphasizes the need for thorough validation of safety products and discusses opportunities for aspiring researchers in the field of sports medicine.