Medical Xpress

Neck strength testing should be included in concussion prevention

Griffith University researchers have found weaker neck strength is a risk factor for concussion and higher head impacts in rugby league, rugby union, and soccer athletes. Researchers published a ...
BMJ

Combining evidence and practice to optimise neck training aimed at reducing head acceleration events in sport: a systematic review and Delphi-consensus study

Head acceleration events (HAEs) can potentially have adverse consequences for athlete brain health. In sports, in which head injuries have the highest incidence, identifying strategies to reduce HAE ...
Men's Journal

This Underutilized Muscle Is Key to Looking Jacked. Here’s How to Train It

View post: He Was 412 Pounds and Living With Chronic AFib. Here's How One 39-Year-Old Lost 47 Pounds in Two Months Most people neglect neck training, despite its benefits for posture and aesthetics.
The Conversation

A stronger neck can help young athletes reduce their risk of concussion

During Australia’s winter sports seasons, hundreds of thousands of children will take to the field in contact sports like rugby league, rugby union, Australian rules and soccer. With this comes the ...