# September 2025

## [New Research Examines the Link Between Neck Strength and Concussion Risk](https://oculogica.com/new-research-examines-the-link-between-neck-strength-and-concussion-risk/)

An August 2025 study in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, “Does strengthening the cervical spine musculature enhance neck strength and reduce sports-related concussions in rugby and football players?” by Cardenas et al. (2025) explored whether targeted cervical spine strengthening can reduce the incidence of sports-related concussions. Neck strength and the implications for concussion \[…\]

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## [NFL’s Next Step in Concussion Care: Beyond Equipment and Rules](https://oculogica.com/nfls-next-step-in-concussion-care-beyond-equipment-and-rules/)

On September 3rd, 2025, an NFL webinar, “From Sunday Primetime to Friday Night Lights: Player Health and Safety at Every Level, “ brought together healthcare leaders and a football coach to talk about how the game is changing. Dr. Allen Sills, Chief Medical Officer of the NFL, was joined by Dr. Jay Clugston of the University

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## [Beyond the Sidelines: Co-Producing Sport-Related Concussion Research](https://oculogica.com/beyond-the-sidelines-co-producing-sport-related-concussion-research/)

When it comes to sport-related concussions, the best progress is made when multiple stakeholders have a voice: athletes, families, coaches, and clinicians. A new study, “Engaging children, young adults, and other partners to identify priorities for sport related concussion research,”  highlights how “co-production,” i.e., working side by side with those directly affected, grounds concussion research

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