repetitive brain trauma

Balanced neck strength may reduce the acceleration of the head during the act of heading a soccer ball, thus reducing the risk of brain injury from such low grade hits, says a new study (1). The study adds to a growing body of evidence that strengthening neck muscles may be a way to reduce head injury risk from concussion and repetitive sub-concussive trauma.

Recent studies suggest that mild TBI, including repetitive concussive and subconcussive brain trauma, can lead to devastating long-term or progressive symptoms (postconcussion syndrome), disability, and pathologic changes, especially in cases of repetitive concussion or mildTBI, including chronic traumatic encephalopathy (C.T.E.).