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Post by groundchuck on Jul 20, 2012 16:05:28 GMT -6
I was talking to a seasoned coach at a clinic this year and he said "back in the day" they would do iso holds with a partner to strengthen the neck and it helps reduce concussions. Now I have never heard of this. I have heard of it for strengthening the muscles of the neck. But last I checked having strong traps and muscles of the neck didn't help prevent a concussion. Maybe I am wrong. Anyone shed light on this one?
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Post by John Knight on Jul 20, 2012 16:12:17 GMT -6
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Post by John Knight on Jul 20, 2012 16:14:35 GMT -6
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Post by groundchuck on Jul 20, 2012 16:53:32 GMT -6
Perfect. Thanks coach.
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Post by fasterthanthefly on Jul 20, 2012 19:22:35 GMT -6
Just two days ago my chiropractor showed me a type of neck strengthening device that was like a stocking cap with different loops that you run rubber resistance bands through so kids could work on strengthening their necks. He said the latest research was showing they believed concussions were due in large part to weak necks. Interesting that this is coming up a couple days later!!
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Post by Chris Clement on Jul 20, 2012 19:55:43 GMT -6
I read a 45 year old AFCA-type article by Woody Hayes that recommended this sort of thing. He also recommended giving out as much water as kids wanted. Of course, in typical style, he said that the worst thing that would happen if they drank too much is that some of it would come back out.
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Post by coachd5085 on Jul 20, 2012 21:30:39 GMT -6
But last I checked having strong traps and muscles of the neck didn't help prevent a concussion. Maybe I am wrong. Anyone shed light on this one? The theory probably involves reducing whiplash type effects and the contrcoup type injuries to the brain. |
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Post by NC1974 on Jul 25, 2012 17:10:44 GMT -6
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vromer
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Post by vromer on Jul 25, 2012 18:27:56 GMT -6
Good article fcc74. However, when it comes to neck extensions, I would strongly advise not to extend the neck/head all the way back (into hyperextension) as it could lead to pinched nerves and disc grinding (just look at an x-ray of the neck in hyperextension if you can find one). Extend the neck until the head arrives at the neutral spine position.
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