# Concussion-Preventing Workout Shirts The AEXOS 'HALO' Compression Shirt Reduces Sports Injuries By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-08-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compression-shirt References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/halo-sport-collar-reduces-concussion-related-injuries-08-08-2018/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1090501227/halo-by-aexos-support-to-reduce-concussion-related) The AEXOS '[HALO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-emf-protection)' compression shirt is an advanced garment that will provide a way to avoid sports injuries by reducing the effects of whiplash when a player experiences an impact. The garment works by being worn during any athletic endeavor and maintaining a soft, flexible aesthetic that will stiffen up when the person experiences a sudden burst of movement. This will work to reduce the effects of whiplash and potentially decrease the [chances of a concussion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neuro-concussion-tracker) to keep the player in the game and in good health. The AEXOS 'HALO' compression shirt is also integrated with [postural support](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/posture-monitoring-wearable) sections in the rear to help the wearer maintain optimal posture as they play and move to maintain the right positioning as they perform. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Compression Shirt Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing advanced compression shirts that reduce sports injuries and improve performance. - **Whiplash Reduction:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating products or technologies that minimize the effects of whiplash during sports activities. - **Posture Support Integration:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing garments or devices that incorporate postural support to enhance performance and prevent injuries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Athletic Apparel:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the athletic apparel industry by introducing innovative garments that prioritize injury prevention and performance enhancement. - **Sports Equipment:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the sports equipment industry by developing advanced protective gear or equipment that minimizes sports injuries, particularly concussions. - **Healthcare and Sports Medicine:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the healthcare and sports medicine industries by creating technologies or treatments that reduce the risks and effects of sports-related injuries, such as whiplash and concussions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intelligent Hockey Player Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearmind-helmet.md) - [Athlete-Approved Innovative Ankle Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-ankle-brace.md) - [Game-Inspired Haptic Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptic-shirt.md) - [Infrared Heat-Creating Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hologenix-1.md) - [Hearing-Enhancing Headgear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-headgear.md) - [Tech-Enhanced Athlete Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athletes-warmup-and-recovery.md) - [Sleek Recovery-Aiding Activewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hologenix.md) - [Breakaway Panel Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canyon-deflectr-rls-helmet.md) - [Lightweight Helmet Liners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helmet-liner.md)