June 23, 2014
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Media lies? [Part 9] Neck Strength: Myth or Miracle? Does a strong neck reduce the risk of getting a concussion?

CFC reporter Rahim deMolitor was tasked with investigating the emergence of safety and danger issues in football.  Media lies?  Businesses trying to prosper?  Conflicting research? ‘Old School’ coaching?

This multi-series story digs deeper than ever and includes interviews with many Canadian Football ‘experts’ and research physicians .  JOIN THE DISCUSSION

Neck Strength: Myth or Miracle?

Does a strong neck reduce the risk of getting a concussion?

 

PART 1: CLICK HERE Includes comments from Andrew Bucholtz, Richard MacLean, Brad Sinopoli, Duane Forde, and Michael Faulds

PART 2: CLICK HERE Includes comments from Aaron Geisler, Richard MacLean, & Kevin McDonald

PART 3: CLICK HERE Includes comments from Lowell Ullrich, Andrew Bucholtz, Duane Forde and Brad Sinopoli

PART 4: CLICK HERE Includes comments from Dr. Charles Tator and Dr. Robert Cantu

PART 5: CLICK HERE Includes comments from Dr. Kevin Gordon, Richard MacLean, Dr. Robert Cantu, Eric Nauman [Purdue Neurotrauma Group (PNG)], and Aaron Gesiler

PART 6: CLICK HERE Includes comments from Eric Nauman

PART 7: CLICK HERE Includes comments from Richard MacLean and Aaron Geisler

PART 8: CLICK HERE Includes comments from Dr. Robert Cantu and Dr. Charles Tator

PART 9: Includes comments from Dr. Charles Tator, Dr. Robert Cantu and Dr. Kevin Gordon

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Think of our head as one big snow-globe.

Just like the sphere of outside glass, our skull is a protective force-field, shielding our brain from damaging elements.

When both are shaken, they yield similar results.  

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