The Future of Injury Prevention

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Injuries when playing sports are something almost every one of us has been through. Injuries can cause long-term health issues and also mental health issues. The latest sports technologies have been focused on preventing injuries. Different technologies have been implemented into sports gear as well as programs are being developed to track the possibility of an injury.

One of the technologies is created by the company FITGuard. FITGuard has created a high-tech mouthguard. This mouthguard uses sensors to let athletes know when they should take a break. The sensors can also alert players when serious but invisible injuries are (almost) occurring during a game, especially concussions since these often happen without the player noticing. If the athlete has a high-impact blow, a LED light will turn red, while with a medium-degree impact, the LED light will turn blue. After the impact, the data will be analyzed and documented on an app to be used as a reference for future injuries. (Alliance Technology Partners, 2015).

Another technology that is already used by many athletes, is the use of compression boots to aid recovery and prevent future injuries. These boots are used to increase blood flow and circulation. Pneumatic units pump air into the boots, the boots will then inflate while giving the sensation of a massage. The Compression has been proven to increase limb blood flow. (Asar, 2022).

Next to this, another emerging technology is the use of computer-based sports injury-preventing programs. Kitman Labs is an Irish firm that is working together with baseball teams to develop a special program. The program gathers data to help athletes to get better insights into possible injuries. It uses biometrics to single out players that have a higher risk of getting injured. A high-definition camera is used to capture movements and the camera then connects with a computer to generate real-time results. Next, the data is analyzed and presented to coaches and players. (Asar, 2022).

The future of injury prevention seems bright and can hopefully reduce the number of injuries incurred during sports significantly.

Bibliography

Alliance Technology Partners. (2015). Alliance Technology Partners. [online] Available at: https://www.alliancetechpartners.com/the-latest-sports-technology-available-to-prevent-sports-injuries/.

Asar, A. (2022). Council Post: Five Technologies Athletes Use To Manage Injury And Optimize Performance. [online] Forbes. Available at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2022/05/02/five-technologies-athletes-use-to-manage-injury-and-optimize-performance/?sh=29cd1a82bdc1 [Accessed 7 Oct. 2022].

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How Beacon Technology changes Fashion

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Beacon technology might not sound like a well-known concept, but it has been implemented in many retail stores around the world. Beacon technology can be best explained as a micro-location-based technology using Bluetooth Low Energy. This makes it possible to communicate with phones and other devices with a low level of energy use. Beacon technology creates a bridge between the online shopping world and the relatively anonymous world of in-store shopping. (Brooke, 2014). For example, a customer can be close to a mannequin and receive a push notification of the details and prices of the outfit. On the other hand, stores can also use the data they receive when a customer walks in, and use this information to improve customer service and give better recommendations. (Davies, 2022). One of the main barriers to the success of beacon technology is the fact that customers need to download an app and this is often store-specific. However, future advancements strive to have one app that is able to combine all the different retail stores.

Lyle & Scott

For example, the UK brand Lyle & Scott has started using Beacon technology. Users can download an app and the beacons are linked to the mannequins in the window display. If it appears that the initial beacons are successful, the technology will be rolled out to more stockists. (Carlson, 2015).

It is expected that Beacon technology will keep evolving to make shopping a more efficient experience, without taking away the “fun” of in-store shopping. The highly personalized shopping experience will enhance the future of fashion.

References

Brooke, E. (2014). How Beacon Technology Could Change the Way We Shop. [online] Fashionista. Available at: https://fashionista.com/2014/03/how-beacon-technology-could-change-retail [Accessed 22 Sep. 2022].

Carlson (2015). UK’s Lyle & Scott introduces new beacon technology. [online] Fashion Network. Available at: https://us.fashionnetwork.com/news/Uk-s-lyle-scott-introduces-new-beacon-technology,534139.html.

Davies, R. (2022). 7 Beacon Technology Retail Tips to Boost Sales in 2022. [online] The Motley Fool. Available at: https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/small-business/retail-management/articles/beacon-technology-retail/ [Accessed 22 Sep. 2022].

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