Lateral bending biomechanical analysis of neck protection devices used in football

• Published in: Biomedical sciences instrumentation Vol. 43; p. 200
• Main Authors: Rowson, Steve, McNeely, David, Duma, Stefan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 2007
• Subjects: Acceleration; Biomechanical Phenomena - methods; Equipment Design; Equipment Failure Analysis; Football - injuries; Football - physiology; Head - physiology; Head Protective Devices; Humans; Movement - physiology; Neck - physiology; Neck Injuries - etiology; Neck Injuries - physiopathology; Neck Injuries - prevention & control; Physical Stimulation - adverse effects; Physical Stimulation - methods

The objective of this study was to perform a dynamic biomechanical analysis of football neck collars in order to determine their effect on head and neck loading. A total of 48 tests were performed comparing the Cowboy Collar, Bullock Collar, and the Kerr Collar. A control and each collar was tested...