Women’s World Cup: these amazing anti-concussion collars that are appearing on the field

2023-08-01 13:28:41

Around the neck, the Q-Collar, in the shape of a miniature neck brace, is intriguing. But it is indeed concussion prevention equipment adopted by some players during the World Cup. It was designed in the United States, a country where American football is the national sport, by the Q-30 company. Its operation is quite simple: it exerts pressure on the jugular artery, increasing blood flow inside the skull. This reduces the inner movements of the brain, responsible for head injuries.