Abstract
- Increased neck strength has been linked to a potential decrease in traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The purpose was to determine the efficacy of a neck-strengthening protocol using a novel neck-strengthening device to increase isometric neck strength and rate of force development (RFD). Utilizing self-generated centripetal force, participants trained for 14 weeks. RFD values were 4.344 times higher in the clockwise direction and 5.978 times higher in the counter-clockwise direction. Isometric neck strength increased significantly in the cervical extension and left lateral flexion directions. The results can be used in strength training and clinical settings to reduce the incidence of TBI.