"The theory that spread on social media attributed the electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) emitted from the Silicon Valley Power substation adjacent to the 49ers' headquarters in Santa Clara to the team's injury woes. Experts noted that there is no evidence to support the idea, and the NFL's chief medical officer, Dr. Alan Sills, disputed the notion that the Niners have suffered an outsized number of tendon and soft-tissue issues."
"While the substation expanded its footprint when Levi's Stadium opened in 2014, the 49ers have practiced there since 1988, two years after the power plant was completed. However, general manager John Lynch said the 49ers planned to look into everything including any possible effects of EMFs when it comes to the health of their players, a move supported by the NFLPA."
NFLPA leaders said the union is monitoring concerns about a power substation near Levi's Stadium and has contacted the league and players. A social-media theory blamed electromagnetic frequencies from the Silicon Valley Power substation adjacent to the 49ers' Santa Clara headquarters for the team's injuries. Experts said no evidence supports the theory, and NFL chief medical officer Dr. Alan Sills disputed that the 49ers had an outsized number of tendon and soft-tissue injuries. The substation expanded when Levi's Stadium opened in 2014, but the 49ers have practiced at the site since 1988. General manager John Lynch pledged an investigation, including possible EMF effects, which the NFLPA supports. President Jalen Reeves-Maybin said the union lacks sufficient information to take a stance and wants more data, and David White called EMFs a potential workplace safety issue for players and staff.
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