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Isometric cervical muscle strength mitigates head impact severity

1 Matthew A Gfeller Sport-Related Traumatic Brain Injury Research Center, Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA 2 Injury Prevention ...
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Cervical muscle strength measurement in two groups of elite Greco-Roman and free style wrestlers and a group of non-athletic subjects

Background: Free style and Greco-Roman are two types of wrestling. Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the maximal isometric strength of cervical extension (ISCE) and the maximal ...
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Neck Strength, Cervical Spine Mobility Don’t Predict Pain

ProDisc-C Device Doesn’t Change Facet Joint Pressures Neither isometric neck muscle strength nor passive mobility of the cervical spine, two physical capacity parameters found to be associated with ...
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Why isometric exercises are a great way to workout just about anywhere

Isometrics are exercises like planks and wall sits that strengthen muscles and tone the body. Because they are low-impact, isometric exercises help injury recovery and relieve joint pain. Isometrics ...
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The difference between isometric, isotonic, and isokinetic exercises

Isometric, isotonic, and isokinetic exercises refer to the different techniques for activating and strengthening muscles. Isometric exercises, like planks, involve activating muscles with no movement.