Q-collar technology – ever heard of that before? If not, you will, in the coming days. Rajasthan Royals’ Tom-Kohler Cadmore kept the fans and spectators curious with his latest act, that was more than playing cricket and scoring runs.
Though the right-handed batter failed to make a massive impact with the bat, the Tom-Kohler Cadmore gadget around his neck made all the headlines.
When he came out to bat, he was wearing a Q-Collar, a device often used by NFL players and soccer players to protect against concussions.
WHAT IS A Q-COLLAR DEVICE?
A Q-Collar is a device designed to help protect the brain from injuries during physical activities. Shaped like a C, it fits snugly around the back of the neck.
The collar works by gently pressing on the jugular veins, which increases blood volume in the skull. This added blood creates a cushion that helps stabilize the brain and reduce the risk of concussions during impacts.
The device is lightweight and comfortable, allowing athletes to wear it without affecting their performance.
Who uses Q-COLLAR DEVICE?
The Q-Collar is commonly used by athletes in high-contact sports like football, soccer, and hockey. It has gained popularity because it offers a non-invasive way to reduce the risk of brain injuries.
Studies and tests have shown that the Q-Collar can be effective in protecting the brain from the forces that cause concussions. As more athletes and teams recognize the importance of brain health, the use of the Q-Collar is becoming more widespread.
TOM KOHLER-CADMORE USING Q-COLLAR TECHNOLOGY
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THE FIRST CRICKETER TO USE Q-COLLAR TECHNOLOGY
Kohler-Cadmore went on becoming the first cricketer to wear this head protection device. Hopefully, more cricketers will start using it in the future and take their safety more seriously.
SHOULD Q-COLLAR BE USED MORE OFTEN IN CRICKET?
The tragic demise of late. Phil Huges in 2014 brought a massive awareness in the cricketing fraternity as players became more aware of the safety equipment they can use to prevent injuries and tragedies both on and off the field.
Similar incident had concussed Huges’ fellow Australian batter, Steven Smith back in the Ashes Series 2019 where he was hit right on the medulla (the connection between the brainstem and the spinal cord) and was forced to leave the field of play.
With lethal pace bowlers in the form of Jofra Archer, Jaspirt Bumrah or even Mitchell Starc who like using the bouncers as their weapon, usage of Q-Collar technology soon is expected to be implemented by batters around the world. Additionally, with the bowlers allowed to bowl two bouncers per over in the IPL, use of Q-Collar technology should be a requirement in the game.
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Atharva Shetye.
