The Q-Collar is a simple and safe device that applies light pressure to the jugular veins. This pressure causes a slight increase of blood volume inside the head and helps reduce the brain’s movement upon impact, which is the primary cause of brain injury. Similar to a seatbelt in a car, the Q-Collar helps to keep the brain more secure during impacts.

The Q-Collar is designed for any sport or activity where an athlete is at risk of exposure to head impacts.

To date, we know of athletes wearing the Q-Collar in football, lacrosse, soccer, hockey, basketball, volleyball, track & field, bobsled, skeleton, luge, equestrian, rugby, field hockey, car racing, MMA, boxing & other combat sports!

Visit our Instagram to see the athletes helping protect themselves with the Q-Collar in action.

Wearing of the Q-Collar is permitted by numerous sports leagues or organizations, including the following: 

The National Football League, Major League Soccer, National Women’s Soccer League, NCAA, USA Lacrosse, National Federation of High Schools (all sports except wrestling), Canadian Football League, Pop Warner, International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation, in addition to other youth and club sports organizations throughout the country.

The US FDA and Health Canada have authorized the Q-Collar for use by all athletes ages 13 and over.

The Q-Collar is not likely to interfere with existing equipment. The Q-Collar can and should be worn with other protective equipment. It sits comfortably below any helmets, above any shoulder pads, typically fits comfortably under a hockey athlete’s existing neck guard and has no impact on the effectiveness or usage of your other equipment.

There is no evidence that athletes wearing the Q-Collar take additional risks or play more aggressively versus those who do not wear it. During clinical trials, more than 500,000 total impacts were recorded and analyzed. The data collected during the clinical trials indicate that the number and magnitude of impacts were comparable between athletes who were wearing the Q-Collar and those who were not.

There are currently three options for the Q-Collar. There is the standard gray/green and two versions of our Tactical product – Blackout & Multicam.

For additional color options, there are 12 different Q-Collar Sleeve colors that can help you match your uniform.

Yes! The Q-Collar was the subject of 28 independent pre-clinical and clinical studies over 10 years performed by leading research institutions in the US and Canada. This extensive body of research led to FDA clearance in 2021, validating that the Q-Collar is both safe and effective.

In addition to offering protection from injuries caused by head impacts, the Q-Collar is currently being studied for its potential to help soldiers be better protected from brain injuries caused by blast waves as well as for additional medical uses, such as aiding with POTS symptoms.

You can review all the Q-Collar published research studies
here.

"FDA-Cleared” reflects the highest level of review and authorization by the FDA for a non-invasive, low-risk device like the Q-Collar.

The FDA reserves use of the word “approved” for high-risk devices, such as a pacemaker. Following its thorough evaluation of the independent research, the FDA announced that the Q-Collar (a Class 2 medical device) safely and effectively “provides an additional piece of protective equipment athletes can wear when playing sports to help protect their brains from the effects of repetitive head impacts.”

Yes! Team orders and pricing are available. We'd be happy to provide more information. Please contact us to be put in touch with a member of our team.

While plans may differ, because the Q-Collar is an over-the-counter(OTC) Class II Medical Device, the purchase of your Q-Collar is eligible for payment from either your flexible spending account (FSA*) and health savings account (HSA**).  For convenience, you should use your FSA or HSA card.  However, your account administrator may request a copy of your receipt. If you do not have an FSA or HSA card, you can use your regular credit or debit card and submit the receipt to your account administrator for reimbursement from your FSA or HSA.

*An FSA is an employer offered benefit that lets you set aside pre-tax income so you can save money on qualified health purchases including OTC products, prescriptions, vision health essentials, and much more. 

**An HSA is a tax-advantaged medical savings account available to taxpayers in the United States who are enrolled in a high-deductible health plan.  

Yes! Standard shipping for all products within the US is free. Expedited shipping is available at cost.

For more information on our shipping policies, click here.

Yes! See our growing list of retailer locations below.

California

• Belmont - SlingIt! Lacrosse
• Danville - SlingIt! Lacrosse
• San Rafael - SlingIt! Lacrosse
• Solana Beach - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Westlake Village - Lacrosse Unlimited

Colorado

• Colorado Springs - SCHEELS
• Highlands Ranch - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Johnstown - SCHEELS

Connecticut

• Danbury - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Fairfield - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Greenwich - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Madison - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Newington - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Norwalk - Lacrosse Unlimited

Florida

• Boca Raton - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Jacksonville Beach - Lacrosse Unlimited

Georgia

• Cumming - Lacrosse Unlimited

Hawaii

• Aeia - Xtreme Sports Hawaii

Illinois

• Naperville - Tama Lacrosse

Iowa

• West Des Moines - SCHEELS

Kansas

• Overland Park - SCHEELS

Maryland

• Annapolis - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Bel Air - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Bethesda - PJ's Soccer/Lacrosse
• Rockville - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Timonium - Lacrosse Unlimited

Massachusetts

• Burlington - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Danvers - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Franklin - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Longmeadow - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Wellesley - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Weymouth - Lacrosse Unlimited

Minnesota

• Eden Prairie - SCHEELS
• Rochester - SCHEELS

Montana

• Billings - SCHEELS

Nebraska

• Lincoln - SCHEELS
• Omaha - SCHEELS

Nevada

• Sparks - SCHEELS

New Jersey

• Cedar Grove - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Madison - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Princeton - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Red Bank - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Ridgewood - Lacrosse Unlimited

New York

• Babylon - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Bethpage - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Bronxville - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Garden City - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Huntington - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Latham - Precision Lacrosse
• Manhasset - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Miller Place - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Mount Kisco - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Rochester - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Rockville Centre - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Sayville - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Smithtown - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Syracuse - Play It Again Sports

North Carolina

• Cary - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Charlotte - Lacrosse Unlimited

North Dakota

• Fargo - SCHEELS

Ohio

• Columbus - Lacrosse Unlimited

Pennsylvania

• Ardmore - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Horsham - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Paoli - Lacrosse Unlimited

South Dakota

• Sioux Falls - SCHEELS

Texas

• Austin - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Frisco - Lacrosse Unlimited
• Houston - Lacrosse Unlimited
• The Colony - SCHEELS

Utah

• Sandy - SCHEELS

Virginia

• Alexandria - Lacrosse Unlimited
• McLean - Madlax
• Vienna - Lacrosse Unlimited

If you’re not completely satisfied with your purchase, you will receive a full refund upon receipt of your returned order, as long as the product is not damaged or misshapen and is returned in its original packaging and with accessories within 30 days.

If your Fit Check tool indicates you have the incorrect size, you may exchange your Q-Collar at no charge for the right size within seven days of receipt. Return shipping and handling are included. Please contact customerservice@q30.com to initiate your exchange. 

Consistent with our research and the FDA’s review, users of the Q-Collar have expressed virtually no concerns with the safety and effectiveness of the product. Professional athletes in every sport – including football, soccer, lacrosse, cycling and bobsledding – are experiencing firsthand the benefits of wearing it. We also regularly receive unsolicited testimonials from parents and youth athletes who are wearing the Q-Collar that are similar to the reports from professionals. These stories are inspiring and drive us to continue our mission to help protect athletes and those who serve.

To hear more from our athletes and customers like yourself, visit our blog, YouTube page and see reviews on our product pages.

To see the amazing athlete partners we work with across sports, visit our ambassador page.

All of our partners opted to begin wearing the Q-Collar prior to becoming affiliated with our company. We want our athlete partners to speak authentically to their experience!

Yes! Luke began wearing the Q-Collar in 2017 while the product was still going through the FDA review process. To learn more about Luke's experience with the Q-Collar, check out our interview with him here.

Q30, and its product the Q-Collar, is a Proud Partner of the Premier Lacrosse League. The partnership began for the 2022 season and recognizes Q30 as the Brain Injury Protection Equipment Partner of the PLL.

The Q-Collar has been covered on a variety of outlets such as ESPN, The Athletic, Yahoo!, USA Today, CNN, Bloomberg, SportTechie, The Action Network and more. To see some of the coverage we’ve received, check out our news page!