Article: “Neck device shows promise in protecting the brain of female soccer players”

Soccer Cat said:
Interesting for sure. I don’t like the idea of “restricting” the flow of blood to or from the brain though!
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Yeah doesn't look that comfortable or fashionable either, the sample size is really small so needs more study, data, & other 3rd party confirmation.

"The neck collar device, called a Q-Collar, is designed to press gently on the jugular vein to slow blood outflow, increasing the brain's blood volume during competitive play. The resulting effect is blood filling the brain vessel (like an airbag) to help the brain fit tighter within the skull cavity, reducing the energy absorbed by the brain during collisions."

Wearing a choker I dunno if that will ever catch on?
 
timbuck said:
It would have to match the uniform or the refs won’t allow it.
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That snazzy design also solves the not super fashionable concern.

Maybe the collar would fall under the category like soft splints that don’t have to match the rest of the uniform.
 
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