This sports collar is designed to protect athletes from concussions and serious head injuries. It is no secret that playing sports can be very dangerous the players, especially ones involving contact like hockey and football. Created by Q30 Innovations, the sports collar technology reduces the severity of head injury caused by hard impact and the brain sloshing around in the skull.
The U-shaped neck band tightens to safely restrict the jugular vein and increase blood flow in the brain. This makes a tighter fit inside the skull, with less room for the brain to bounce around. The pressure is about the same as a neck tie, so the device is not uncomfortable to wear while playing.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Concussion-protecting Sports Equipment
- There is an opportunity to create new sports equipment that can protect athletes from concussions and head injuries.
- Medical Wearables
- Medical wearables that target specific areas, like the neck, can protect from injuries and improve overall health.
- Neuroprotection Technology
- There is demand for development of technological solutions that protect the brain from trauma and injury.
Where This Applies
- Sports Equipment
- The sports equipment industry has an opportunity to develop new products that prevent head injuries, protect athletes, and improve performance.
- Healthcare
- The healthcare industry can benefit from developing new wearables that target specific areas to protect against injuries and improve outcomes.
- Technology
- Neuroprotection technology is a growing area within technology that can benefit from further R&D to help prevent brain damage and protect the brain from trauma.
