Effectiveness of a Quick Release Dynamic Muscle-strengthening Program on Dynamic Stabilization of the Cervical Spine

Launched by UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, MONTPELLIER · Aug 7, 2024

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Rugby authorities are seeking preventive measures to reduce cranio-cervical injuries. Literature suggests that early and strong contraction of cervical spine muscles could decrease this risk. The Quick Release principle, using maximal isometric contractions and non-impact disturbances, might improve the dynamic stabilization of the cervical spine. No study has yet evaluated the effect of muscle strengthening programs on this stabilization.

It is hypothesized that specific training of the cervical spine extensor muscles could reduce activation delay and increase reflexive force.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Aged 18 or older
• • Possess a valid rugby practice licence
• Non Inclusion Criteria :
• • History of serious cervical trauma during his career with : Need for surgery (in case of arthrodesis at 2 or more levels) and/or Persistent after-effects (sensory or motor), any cervicobrachial symptomatology.
• • History of epileptic disease
• • Any concussion less than one month old
• • Population with special legal protection: Pregnant or breast-feeding woman (L. 1121-5), subject deprived of liberty (art.L. 1121-6), minors L. 1121-7, patient unable to give consent (1121-8), protected adults L. 1121-8, not affiliated to a social security scheme (L1121-8-1), vulnerable persons (L.1122-2), exclusion period (Article L1121-12).
• • Refusal of consent after information
• • Participant not fluent in French and without a support person able to read.
• • People who practice other contact sports.