Prototype

Prototype

This device was designed to absorb the energy from an impact collision during the game of football. Instead of energy getting absorbed into the cervical spine, brain stem, spinal cord and blood vessels…it’s absorbed into the rubber tubing, shoulder pads and helmet attachments.

Excessive linear or rotational forces in the form of cervical rotation, lateral bending, extension and flexion cause the cervical facet joints to ride up on each other and jam. This can cause the posterior longitudinal ligament to stretch beyond its limits. As a result the spinal cord, spinal nerve roots, blood vessels and cerebral spinal canal are traumatized to some degree. This trauma can create the same neurological symptoms of a brain concussion. It may contribute to the long term neurodegenerative changes seen in football players.

Absorption and reduction of linear and rotational acceleration and the resultant kinematic sequence.

  • Rotation Lateral
  • Bending
  • Extension
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  • Easy "On"
  • Easy "Off"
  • Fully adjustable for every shape and size player