Safety First – Stronger Necks = Fewer Injuries

by Ryan Cidzik
Strength and Conditioning Coach, Columbia University
American Football Monthly January 2013 Issue Online

Neck testing and training methods for football are critical ways to reduce injuries.

Even though research studies have shown that increases in neck strength decrease the chance of a head injury, there is no national standard for neck testing in collision sports. At the University of Memphis, we developed an innovative program to test, monitor, and strengthen the neck that has decreased our concussions and missed playing time 50% in one year. This past season at Columbia...Login to Read More

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