As stated research reveals “stabilizing the neck” prior to impact is critical to head and neck safety.
Watch how the “shoulder shrugging concept” utilized in the Hulk Up Technique to “stabilize the neck” prior to impact is demonstrated by Dr. Patrick Kerr (http://youtu.be/huARc_5xmD4) as he explains how the Kerr Collar works “to reduce on an average up to 38% of head and neck movement (72)”.
Learn more about the Kerr Collar at http://www.kerrsports.com/.
Football Impact, Stabilizing the Neck
“To Play SAFER and BETTER Football”
Head Up – Eyes Up – HULK UP!
DISCLAIMER
The Football Safety Academy acknowledges the coach has the responsibility to decide which football techniques should be taught for the well being and safety of his players and there is not one specific technique including the Hulk Shrug Technique or safety device that can completely eliminate the risk of injury from impacts related to football including catastrophic injury and death. To the knowledge of the Football Safety Academy no specific research has been done regarding the Hulk Shrug Technique, however the Football Safety Academy is actively pursuing this goal.