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Instrumented mouthguards (iMGs) are now a critical tool in World Rugby’s Head Injury Assessment (HIA) protocol, helping identify players who may have sustained concussions. At the recent World Rugby Medical Conference, World Rugby Chief Medical Officer Éanna Falvey discussed how iMGs are integrated into the assessment process, alongside other evaluation methods, to elevate player safety on and off the field. Click the link in the comments to watch the full panel discussion from the World Rugby Medical Conference. #worldrugby #sportstech #headinjuryassessment  #headimpact #impactmonitoring #mouthguards #preventbiometrics #playersafety

𝙈𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮: At OPRO, we’re marking a significant milestone— over the last 12 months we’ve made 10,000+ smart mouthguards, in collaboration with Prevent Biometrics embedded with their revolutionary technology. Each smart mouthguard is made bespoke to each player’s teeth and detects head acceleration in real-time, adding a critical layer of protection and data-driven insight to player welfare. Mandated in elite rugby since January 2024, they’re helping shape a safer future of the sport and we are delighted to be contributing towards this. #PlayerWelfare #SportsSafety #MilestoneMonday #SmartMouthguards #SportTechnology

As instrumented mouthguards (iMGs) gain global adoption, one of our longest standing partnerships has been right here in Minnesota. Minnetonka youth football players have access to the same head impact detection technology used by professional organizations, providing objective data on head accelerations in games and practices. The technology plays a vital role in protecting youth athletes and fostering a safer future for the next generation of players. Click the link in the comments to watch the full segment with Prevent CEO, Mike Shogren and Tonka Football Association Director, Tony Wixo on Minnesota’s, KARE 11. #youthsportssafety #preventbiometrics #headimpactmonitoring #athletesafety #minnetonkafootball

Earlier this year, we spoke with Yahoo Sports regarding World Rugby's use of our instrumented mouthguards, supported by OPRO Mouthguards, to help detect head impacts in-game. In the article, the NFL’s longest-serving neurosurgeon and current advisor to Prevent, Joseph Maroon MD, discussed how he sees the technology moving downstream and eventually being used by all youth coaches and players, not only mandated at the elite level of rugby. Check out the full article in the comments. #sportstech #sportsbusiness #headimpact #impactmonitoring #mouthguards #preventbiometrics #playersafety #opromouthguards

World Rugby and Prevent Biometrics have agreed to a three-year extension of the Head Impact Assessment (HIA) protocol that mandates all elite-level players to  wear Prevent’s instrumented mouthguards (iMGs). The mandate, which has been in effect since January of this year, required a $2.4 million dollar investment from World Rugby to outfit 8,000 elite players worldwide. The technology has since become an integral part of their off-field head injury assessment for players. The extension was first announced by World Rugby Chief Medical Officer Éanna Falvey at the World Rugby Medical Commission Conference last week. The partnership reinforces World Rugby’s commitment to advancing player welfare and their position as a leader in managing head injuries in contact sports globally. This extension builds off of the roll out of almost 8,000 impact monitors across the globe in 2024. With the help of our manufacturing partner, OPRO Mouthguards, assuring a comfortable and well fitting mouth guard, we have had incredible compliance across the professional game. Click the link in the comments to learn more about the extension. #preventbiometrics #worldrugby #headimpactassessment #instrumentedmouthguard #sportsmedicine #sportsbusinessjournal

This week, Sports Business Journal’s Rob Schaefer unpacked World Rugby’s groundbreaking use of Prevent Biometrics’ instrumented mouthguards, supported by OPRO Mouthguards, in the most extensive global data collection effort on head impact collisions in contact sports to date. With insights from Mike Shogren, Éanna Falvey and Joseph Maroon MD, the story spotlights the efforts of World Rugby in advancing player welfare over the past year. World Rugby is leveraging the impact data collected to shape advancements in its Head Impact Assessment protocol and inform rule changes to reduce concussion-related risks and improve player safety. Click the link in the comments to learn more and keep an eye out for the story in the Oct. 28th edition of SBJ Magazine. #sportsbusinessjournal #preventbiometrics #headimpactdata #impactmonitoring #playersafety #worldrugby #opromouthguards

The World Rugby Medical Commission Conference begins tomorrow in Lisbon, Portugal with key discussions on head impact management, the role of instrumented mouthguards (iMGs) in sports, and the evolution of technology in head injury assessment (HIA) protocols. These conversations highlight the growing importance of real-time data in the future of player welfare. Join the virtual event to explore the advancements of player safety. Click the link in the comments to register. #worldrugby #instrumentedmouthguards #headimpactmonitoring #smartmouthguards #preventbiometrics #headinjuryassessment #playerwelfare

Earlier this year, Prevent Biometrics’ Chief Science Officer, Adam Bartsch PhD PE, spoke with The Wall Street Journal to discuss Prevent’s ongoing work with the U.S. Department of Defense. By monitoring head impacts that occur during hand-to-hand combat and parachute training, Prevent is providing critical data to better understand the impact of high-risk activities, further advocating for safety across all environments. Click the link in the comments to discover more about how instrumented mouthguards (iMGs) are being utilized to monitor head impacts in military training environments. #WSJ #headimpact #headinjury #reducingrisk #impactmonitoring #mouthguards #sportsmedicine #preventbiometrics #playersafety

The World Rugby Medical Commission Conference is taking place next week in Lisbon, Portugal. On October 23rd, discussions will include the implementation of instrumented mouthguards (iMGs), with a session titled “Advancing the Head Acceleration Revolution: Coaching, playing and clinical opportunities with the iMGs”. The session will feature insights from leaders in sports medicine, including Lindsay Starling, Science and Medical Manager for World Rugby; Phil Davies, Director of Rugby for World Rugby; Huw Wiltshire, Deputy Dean of Sport & Health Sciences at Cardiff Metropolitan University; Danny Care, English Professional Rugby Union player; Sarah Hunter, English Rugby Union coach; Prav Mathema, National Medical Manager for Welsh Rugby Union; Chris Towers, Medical Performance Manager for Ospreys Rugby Ltd; and Lee Gabler, senior engineer at Biocore. Join the virtual event to learn more about the future of head impact monitoring in elite sports. Click the link in the comments to register. #sportsmedicine #worldrugby #instrumentedmouthguards #impactmonitoring #smartmouthguards #preventbiometrics

This week, Mike Shogren, CEO of Prevent Biometrics, joined iHeartRadio’s Tech of Sports podcast with host, Rick Limpert. Mike discussed how instrumented mouthguard (iMG) technology is being implemented across sports leagues globally and its role in shaping the future of player safety. Thank you, Rick, for the opportunity to share the mission of advancing player welfare through real-time, accurate data-driven solutions. Check the link in the comments to listen to the full episode. #techofsports #sportstechnology #preventbiometrics #athletesafety #innovation #smartmouthguards #iheartradio #instrumentedmouthguards