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??

VISIT http://www.concussionpreventionprotocol.com

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.

go to concussionpreventionprotocol.com

Click on the Indiana Summit and proceed to Paypal.

MORE INFO TO FOLLOW

                         

Myth Busters Musclebound Women

Myth Busters Musclebound Women

Myth Busters

Musclebound Women                                                                 

It was assumed in the early era of weight training that athletes would develop inelastic overdeveloped muscles.  The condition was deemed 'musclebound'.  Becoming musclebound dominated the early conversations of strength training.
The newly created position of Strength and Conditioning Coach in the 1970's was dubious.  Strength Coaches not only had to introduce players to the rigors of weight training, but also had to assure the team coaches and athletes that weights would not slow the participant nor reduce his or her athleticism.  Part of the strength and conditioning specialists job was to debunk the concept of becoming musclebound.
There are still many myths about weight training and they will persist as each generation seems to revisit the same issues.

Women in general fear becoming too big due to muscularity, especially in the head and neck region of their anatomy.  Conversely this is the very part of their musculature which will help them improve athletic performance and protect them against injury.

Ralph Cornweel Jr, a Doctoral candidate at Virginia Tech, gathered a group of courageous women from rugby, softball, dance, art majors and even a librarian to participate in a study to strength train the Head and Neck musculature and dispel the myth about women becoming musclebound.

Exercising the lower trap on the Pendulum 3 Way Row

His goal was to use the same protocol with women that he had previously used in a study with men that elicited the remarkable gains of up to 4 inches in neck girth in 8 weeks.
After 8 weeks of training all the women who participated in the study had noteworthy strength gains without an increase of muscle size.

1 Arm Shrug on the Pendulum 5 Way Neck
"We did have an increase in circumference with one of the girls, a ballerina dancer. Her neck increased 1mm or 1/32 of an inch, 0.039 decimal inches.  She was okay with it.  All the girls are very unhappy the study is ending."

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.

What is a Certified Head and Neck Specialist?

What is a Certified Head and Neck Specialist

A professional that has a skill set that is as valuable as it is rare.

Once you have successfully passed the written and practical portion of the examination you will have added new tools to your skill set that allow you to safely and properly train the muscles of the Human Head and Neck. You will know neck anatomy, how to train the head and neck manually or with the Head and Neck Isolator. A professional that NOW has the KNOWLEDGE to Protect their Athletes/Clients from the concussive and subconcussive forces related to competition

                                          Head and Neck Isolator





Our next HNTS certification will be held at Minnetonka High School, not your ordinary High School as you will see.

We will begin the Summit/Certification in The Forum-located on the Minnetonka Campus.

Date: Friday, April 10th, 2015   Doors Open at 8am. Summit Begins 8:30am
Where: Minnetonka High School:
Presentations will be in the The Forum
Demonstrations will be in the Pagel Center Weight Room (on the Minnetonka High School Campus)

Go to : concussionpreventionprotocol.com  fill out the contact us page. The Text, DVD and study material will be available February 1, 2015. Registration fee covers cost of study material.

Online Registration: $80.00 for those not wishing to get certified
$175 for those wanting to get certified as a “Head & Neck Training Specialists”
AFTER April 3rd DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION:
At the Door: $100.00 for those not wishing to get certified
$225 for those wanting to get certified “Head & Neck Training Specialists”
Dress: Casual
Changing facilities available for demonstration sessions

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.


THE NEXT HNTS certification opportunity will be at THE CONCUSSION SUMMIT/CERTIFICATION being held at MINNETONKA HIGH SCHOOL, MINNESOTA.

                                          THE FORUM located on the Minnetonka Campus


 LEARN HOW TO PROPERLY AND SAFELY PREPARE YOUR ATHLETES/CLIENTS FOR THE RIGORS OF THEIR COMPETITION.



Date: Friday, April 10th, 2015   Doors Open at 8am. Summit Begins 8:30am
Where: Minnetonka High School:
Presentations will be in the The Forum
Demonstrations will be in the Pagel Center Weight Room (on the Minnetonka High School Campus)

The Practical Portion of the Summit will Take PLACE in the SUPER EQUIPPED PAGEL WEIGHT ROOM.

                                         Pagel Weight Room equipped with 6 Head and Neck Isolators

Go to : concussionpreventionprotocol.com  fill out the contact us page. The Text, DVD and study material will be available February 1, 2015. Registration fee covers cost of study material.

 Online Registration: $80.00 for those not wishing to get certified
$175 for those wanting to get certified as a “Head & Neck Training Specialists”
AFTER April 3rd DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION:
At the Door: $100.00 for those not wishing to get certified
$225 for those wanting to get certified “Head & Neck Training Specialists”
Dress: Casual
Changing facilities available for the demonstration session