Sonam Technologies

09/23/2019

https://www.newtondailynews.com/2019/09/16/newton-wellness-talks-more-than-200-000-kids-treated-in-emergency-rooms-for-injuries-at-playgrounds/apmzugu/

08/29/2019

https://helenair.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/health-matters-all-about-concussions-protecting-your-head-brain/article_458aa1a8-74df-5a64-a2c2-78049008f869.html

It is estimated that approximately 1.7 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

06/10/2019

https://www.playgroundprofessionals.com/playground/playground-safety/three-easy-ways-ensure-outdoor-playset-safe?fbclid=IwAR0KiYQBzR7fJS11cOCXOlq3s3vuRer8rmWH_U5Mx_mrV69gE_5PfN8XQuc

02/12/2019

A parent's guide to playground concussions. https://www.arnoldpalmerhospital.com/blog/concussions-on-the-playground

My kids are bona fide playground connoisseurs. They can tell you every park within a 15-mile radius of our house along with the pros and cons of the playground equipment found at each one. And that’s the way childhood should be- there should be plenty of opportunities for play in the lives of our ...

09/18/2017

We are very honored to even be considered for this prestigious award.
http://www.nwindianalife.com/business/staff-development/66892-dozen-finalists-announced-for-2017-innovation-awards

A groundbreaking jet engine casting that helped launch a $100 million local plant expansion; a turnaround of a “stagnant” school system stimulated by Jim Collins’ classic Good to Great; a “hotrod...

07/24/2017

Good information for parents

http://www.wthr.com/article/indiana-company-testing-playground-safety-from-bottom-up

Sure, parents have heard plenty about slides getting dangerously hot, or failing equipment. But now, a local company is testing safety your local playground from the bottom up.

07/12/2017

Good information about playground safety.

http://www.theindychannel.com/news/call-6-investigators/call-6-broken-equipment-high-platforms-are-the-top-playground-concerns-safety-experts-say

05/31/2017

https://sports.good.is/articles/kids-concussions

Expert advice on symptoms, prevention, and the best ways to talk about brain injury

05/25/2017

http://www.xconomy.com/indiana/2017/05/08/sonam-technologies-wants-to-reduce-risk-of-playground-brain-injuries/ #

In the past few years, we’ve heard a lot about the dangers of traumatic brain injuries. While we usually hear about these injuries in the context of high-i

05/15/2017

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/14/munster-man-invests-device-to-test-playground-safe/

Every year in America, an estimated 21,000 kids 14 and younger go to the emergency rooms after suffering traumatic brain injuries on the playground.

05/05/2017

http://www.nwitimes.com/niche/get-healthy/healthy-living/munster-man-invents-playground-safety-tester/article_2840ba84-d995-534c-a842-39d187e71f28.html

Every year in America, an estimated 21,000 kids 14 and younger go to the emergency rooms after suffering traumatic brain injuries on the playground.

04/26/2017

http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2017/Q2/technology-could-help-minimize-the-risk-of-head-injuries-from-playground-falls.html

A company based at Purdue Research Park of Northwest Indiana is commercializing technology that could help minimize the risk of children’s head injuries from playgrounds falls.

06/22/2016

http://www.popsugar.com/moms/Summer-Playground-Safety-Tips-41728888

Some good tips on playground safety. #3 is critically important and yet most park districts and school districts have no idea what the condition of their surface is. The ST Impact Analyzer is a quick, accurate, and affordable tool that can identify unsafe surface conditions, ask your local park operator if they test.

Playgrounds are the place to be on a sunny day, as they are fun for kids and keep them active. However, during the Summer months — when the sun is hottest and strongest — there are quite a few safety concerns to consider before packing the

06/21/2016

June is National Safety Month, what are you doing to make sure your children are safe? Sonam Technologies' ST Impact Analyzer cannot protect against hot weather or bugs but we can help in determining whether they are safe at the neighborhood playground.
http://www.wdtv.com/wdtv.cfm?func=view§ion=5-News&item=Health-Alerts-Summer-Safety-for-Kids-31382

Dr. Mary-Ann Kroll, pediatrician with Pediatric Associates in Bridgeport joined us for our Health Alert segment to tell us more about children’s summer sa...

05/17/2016

Following up on last weeks CDC report about the dramatic increase in playground related pediatric TBI's. Here is a study outlining the recovery rates for children who experience TBI's. Know the risk and have your playground tested with the Sonam Impact Analyzer. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160516181223.htm

The findings indicate that those in the age group of eight and 16 are not only vulnerable to concussions, but because their brain is still developing, they are neurologically more fragile than adults for performing tasks that require cognitive motor integration following a concussion.

05/12/2016

A new report by the CDC was just released. Over the past 12 years there have been, on average, 21,000+ reported Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI's) as the direct result of falls to a playground surface. The report goes on to say that the number of actual TBI's is likely much higher. Maintenance is the key according to the CDC. How safe is your playground? Test with the ST Impact Analyzer and know.
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2016/04/28/peds.2015-2721

05/01/2016

Troubling statistics from the CDC, how safe is your playground? The ST Impact Analyzer can help you find out. Regular impact testing is a critical to maximize safety and minimize the risk of injuries. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160501/news/305019929/

Playground concussions are on the rise, and monkey bars and swings are most often involved