Concussion (mTBI)

A concussion, categorized as a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), is a functional brain injury caused by a jolt or blow that makes the brain move rapidly within the skull. This movement creates a "metabolic crisis" where the brain's demand for energy outpaces its supply while the cells are physically stretched. Unlike a helmet that protects the skull from fractures, brain safety requires addressing this internal movement. When the brain strikes the interior skull wall, it disrupts neural firing and can lead to a range of immediate symptoms.

Bottom Line: Concussions can occur when the brain strikes the skull wall. No equipment can claim to prevent concussions, however the Q-Collar is clinically validated to better protect the brain from the effects of head impacts.