Cervical Collar in Sport
In high-risk motorsports such as Motocross, go-kart racing and speed-boat racing, racers often wear a protective collar to avoid whiplash and other neck injuries.
Designs range from simple foam collars to complex compsite devices.
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A Motocross rider wearing a sports neck brace
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Lateral view of a cervical collar
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AP view of a cervical collar
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