23/03/2026
Research shows that increasing neck strength and improving rate of force development (RFD) may help reduce the risk of traumatic brain injury and concussion by improving the body’s ability to stabilise the head during impact (Schroeder et al., 2024).
In contact sports, that matters. A stronger, faster-reacting neck can help absorb and control forces during collisions, reducing excessive head movement, which is a key factor in concussion.