Why They
Collar Up
“It’s an easy way to help protect my brain and keep me safe while I play. It’s just another piece of equipment.”
“I was drawn to the Q-Collar to protect my brain – every lacrosse player should be wearing it. The physicality of the sport of lacrosse is a lot more than people think.”
“From the moment I put it on, the Q-Collar has given me the confidence to go through the middle and do things that I used to have to think twice about.”
Why Wear
Q-Collar?
The Q-Collar is an added layer of brain protection that is proven to help protect the brain. Research showed that athletes not wearing it were 3x more likely to have significant changes in their brain tissue after a season of play.
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Reduces Brain Movement
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FDA Cleared
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FSA/HSA Eligible
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Hear from PLL + Team USA players Rob Pannell and Jesse Bernhardt on wearing the Q-Collar
FAQ
How does the Q-Collar work?
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.
Does the Q-Collar come in other colors?
The Q-Collar itself comes in one color. For additional color options, there are 13 different Q-Collar Sleeve colors that can help you match your uniform. Custom Team Sleeves are available for bulk orders.
Has the Q-Collar been researched?
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 with no impact on athletic performance.
Visit our Science page to learn more about our research findings.
