BaselinesThe Headquarters Blog
Essays, research reactions, and safety commentary.
Written by the Headquarters team for parents, coaches, and clinicians who want the full picture — not the marketing version.
The Headquarters Blog
Written by the Headquarters team for parents, coaches, and clinicians who want the full picture — not the marketing version.
Officials are physically present in the middle of every contest but have no baseline testing, no concussion protocols, and often no sideline medical coverage.
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A 2022 study confirmed collegiate cheer and dance athletes face real head injury risk. Ballet, contemporary dance, and theatrical stage combat all produce concussions.
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Competitive climbing became an Olympic sport in 2020 and continues to grow. Falls, pendulum swings, and falling rock all create head injury scenarios.
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Flag football is America's fastest-growing youth sport and a 2028 Olympic event. It isn't concussion-proof — and baseline infrastructure should scale with participation.
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Alpine skiing, freestyle skiing, and snowboarding carry significant concussion rates — and remote mountain locations make injury management especially challenging.
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Standard baseline protocols assume able-bodied norms. Athletes in wheelchairs, with limb differences, visual impairment, or intellectual disabilities require modified approaches.
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Professional bull riding produces concussions at rates comparable to or exceeding football. Baseline testing introduces objectivity to a culture built on toughness.
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Horseback riding produces one of the highest concussion rates per hour of any sport — yet equestrian sports have virtually no organized baseline testing programs.
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