Effect of a cervical collar on head and neck acceleration profiles during emergency spinal immobilisation and extrication procedures in elite football (soccer) players: protocol for a randomised, controlled cross-over trial

When immobilisation after a cervical spine or head injury is required, the role of the rigid cervical collar is unclear and controversial. There is a need for further studies investigating the use of a rigid cervical collar when head and neck trauma occurs in sport. This study will compare present p...

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Main Authors: David Perry, Tom Hughes, Michael J Callaghan, John Davin, Russell Hayes, Neil Hough, Daniel Torpey, Sam Dawson, Eoghan Murray, Richard K Jones
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-12-01
Series:BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
Online Access:https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/7/4/e001157.full
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