For years, biomechanics researchers have suspected that girls had higher concussion rates than boys in sports like soccer and lacrosse because of gender differences in neck strength. The weaker your ...

Background Neck extension strength had been shown to be a predictor for concussion in professional rugby players. A reliable protocol for measuring neck strength had previously been devised to address ...

Objective Women’s soccer is a high-risk sport for concussion. The strongest predictor for future concussion risk is a prior history of concussion. Neck strength may be protective against concussion.

Playing sports in college is an exciting activity that can help you stay healthy, improve your mental health, make strong social connections, build your confidence, and even provide brilliant career ...

Levator Scapula may not roll off the tongue, but it’s a muscle every cyclist should know about. Keeping it happy will address the pain of a stiff neck and increase your neck mobility.

The platysma muscle is found at the front of the neck, under the chin. Platysma banding is known as a "turkey neck,” and many people seek cosmetic surgical procedures, such as a neck lift, to reduce ...

Exercises for double chin and neck sag after 55, featuring exclusive coaching tips from Eric North, The Happiness Warrior.