Showing posts with label Dr Ralph Cornwell. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dr Ralph Cornwell. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Protect The Command Center

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Protect The Command Center



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What if there were just a 1% chance that we could actually protect you, your athlete / child from the physical and cognitive damage of concussions? In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ralph Cornwell Jr, exercise physiologist and a researcher as we discuss the importance of a low-volume, time-efficient approach of progressive strength training for the muscles of the head and neck.


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Saturday, December 5, 2015

WE ARE AWARE...




WE ARE AWARE THAT CONCUSSIONS DAMAGE THE BRAIN OF OUR ATHLETES.

OBTAIN THE SKILL SET TO PROPERLY PREPARE YOUR ATHLETES FOR THE CONTACT OF COMPETITION.



Strengthening the head, neck and surrounding cervical structures is the ONLY organic contingency within our control to prepare individuals to withstand potentially injurious forces.



PRIORITY ONE
The most important goal of the strength and conditioning professional is to PRUDENTLY PREPARE the individuals for the rigors of the task. As such, given the catastrophic consequences of a cervical spine and traumatic brain injury, the strengthening of the head, neck and surrounding muscular structures of the cervical spine MUST be considered PRIORITY ONE in the prescription and design of exercise routines.
2 Day Concussion Reduction Methodology Seminar - Learn the skills and knowledge to prepare and protect your athletes from concussive and sub concussive forces. Evidence based, proactive, hands-on instruction taught by experienced professionals and expert practitioners. NSCA Approved CEU's.




IF YOU DON'T PROTECT THEM, WHO WILL??




Wednesday, November 18, 2015

UPDATE- THE INDIANA CONCUSSION SUMMIT HAPPENS IN FEBUARY

UPDATE


Coaches you spoke and we listened


You were too busy in November and we understand.

Our JOB at The Head, Neck and Spine Institute is to disseminate the information and Skills YOU need to properly prepare and protect your athletes for competition.


THE PIT BARBELL CLUB  is graciously allowing US to use their Legendary Facility to Host The INDIANA CONCUSSION SUMMIT.  


We received the following reasons why November just won't work for the coaches, trainer, and strength staff:
                        1) WE are right in the middle of FOOTBALL.
                        2) AS trainers we have to attend the football practices and games.
                        3) We need TIME to get approval from our Athletic Directors.

WE WANT YOU TO ATTEND BECAUSE YOU NEED TO ATTEND.

THE NEW DATES ARE FEBRUARY FRIDAY the 26th and SATURDAY the 27th.
REGISTRATION begins at 11:00 am 

The Summit begins 12 noon on the 26th and continues the 27th from 9 am until examination completion.




Click on the Indiana Summit and proceed to Paypal.

MORE INFO TO FOLLOW
                         



Friday, September 11, 2015

The Blacksburg Recreation Center becomes the ONLY Not-for-Profit organization to Start A Concussion Mitigation Program in the USA.

The Blacksburg Recreation Center becomes the ONLY Not-for-Profit organization to Start A Concussion Mitigation Program in the USA.

  



Being Properly Prepared for Competitive Sports should not be dependent on the income level of the family of the athlete participating in Sports. Blacksburg Recreation has addressed that obstacle in a very proactive manner. Jack Leahy, supervisor of the recreation center, was instrumental in his efforts to bring The Only Standardized Resistance Program to Train the Head, Neck and upper back that has proven to mitigate concussions and spinal cord injuries, to the Blacksburg Recreation Center.


Strengthening the head, neck and surrounding cervical structures is the ONLY organic contingency within our control to prepare individuals to withstand potentially injurious forces.
PRIORITY ONE
The most important goal of the strength and conditioning professional is toPRUDENTLY PREPARE the individuals for the rigors of the task. As such, given the catastrophic consequences of a cervical spine and traumatic brain injury, the strengthening of the head, neck and surrounding muscular structures of the cervical spine MUST be considered PRIORITY ONE in the prescription and design of exercise.


Head and Neck Isolator

The Blacksburg Recreation Center will offer A Concussion Mitigation Program featuring cutting edge prototypical equipment and clients will be trained by A Certified Head and Neck Specialist. 

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

WHAT IS A HEAD AND NECK TRAINING SPECIALIST?

WHAT IS A HEAD AND NECK TRAINING SPECIALIST?






A PROFESSIONAL THAT HAS A SKILL SET AS VALUABLE AS IT IS RARE.




A CERTIFIED HEAD AND NECK TRAINING SPECIALIST WILL KNOW THE ANATOMY OF THE HEAD AND NECK. YOU WILL HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO SAFELY AND PROPERLY TRAIN THE MUSCULATURE OF THE HUMAN HEAD AND NECK.


 LEARN HOW TO PROPERLY AND SAFELY PREPARE YOUR ATHLETES/CLIENTS FOR THE RIGORS OF THEIR COMPETITION.
A Head and Neck Training Specialist reduces Concussions ONE ATHLETE AT A TIME.

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

IT'S NOT ABOUT THE HELMET (PART TWO)


IT'S NOT ABOUT THE HELMET


RESEARCH STUDIES PROJECT Neck I AND PROJECT NECK II spearheaded the efforts to establish the only Evidence-Based Methodology to SAFELY TRAIN the MUSCLES of the HUMAN HEAD and NECK. Training these muscles in the protocols prescribed manner Concussive and Subconcussive forces can be mitigated along with the reduction of Spinal Cord Injuries.
     
                                                                            THE PROTOCOLS DERIVED BY THE PROJECT NECK RESEARCH STUDIES ARE THE ONLY ORGANIC CONTINGENCY  TO LOWER CONCUSSIVE AND SUBCONCUSSIVE FORCES.


 There is NO science/evidence-based research that can claim Helmets PREVENT Concussion.
  IT's Not about the Helmet. It is about How to Best Mitigate injurious forces that occur during competition. 
PROPERLY AND PRUDENTLY PREPARE YOUR ATHLETES FOR THE RIGORS OF THEIR SPORT!


Sunday, April 5, 2015

The Complex and Vital NECK

The Complex and Vital NECK

I was told by a Division 1 Strength Coach that training the neck was not important. So I decided to give him a short list of what the neck does for the human-athlete.
What is the function of the neck?
Attaches the Head to the truck.
Supports the Head and its Movements.
Protects the head.
The neck gives rise to:
Parts of the upper limbs
Parts of the cardiovascular system
Respiratory Diaphragm
The Neck is a Conduit to:
Respiratory System
Digestive System
Nervous System
Arteries, Veins
Lymph
The Neck Accommodates :
Larynx
Endocrine Glands
Parathyroids
Thymus
Also, females athletes neck to train their neck also.

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

It"s NOT about the HELMET! (Part One)

It's NOT About the HELMET! 






 Helmets do the job they were intended for: TO Reduce the Probability of having your skull fracture during collisions, falls and any type of accident involving an external insult to the cranium.


Helmets are not solving the problem. Helmets just don’t reduce concussions.  In fact, large helmets on Pop Warner football players just add to the weight of the player’s head which in turn is supported by small, under developed necks. 



Parents put their faith in the claims of helmet companies to protect their children.  However, according to Alison Brooks of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, parents should be wary of such claims. Dr. Brooks said, “We were getting questions from coaches and parents about helmet companies saying their helmets can prevent concussions. There's really no evidence to support that.” 



Much current research and existing theory look to helmet technology to protect athletes from concussion.  That research, however, is finding that helmets are unable to protect athletes against concussions at a truly effective level.



WE ARE CHARGED WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PROTECTING OUR ATHLETES BIG AND SMALL.

Pro-activity must be paramount with regards to the concussion epidemic. Concussions are going to occur in sports, but as the kinetic energy is lowered by increasing the size (mass) of the cylinder (neck) through direct, full range motion resistance exercises and by increasing the stiffness or strength of the neck, the athlete will dissipate kinetic energy to the larger muscles of the lower body. If forces are lowered, then the athlete will concuss less, and debilitating sub-concussive forces will be less as well. The athlete can then play longer, with less residual damage to the brain.

                                                 http://www.concussionpreventionprotocol.com