The risk of head injury in contact and high-speed sports has been reduced considerably with the use of modern helmets. Unfortunately, the forces applied to the neck and brain stem as a result of hits, crashes and falls increase when a helmet is worn. The L.E.X.BRACE (Low Energy eXchange brace), a patented sports neck brace, has been designed to absorb and divert energy away from the neck to the shoulder. It can minimize concussions by reducing the whiplash effect caused by a helmet on the head during hits or checks. It will allow good head mobility when fitted properly and can be removed anytime between plays, as it does not attach to the helmet or shoulder pads. As opposed to other available braces, it will absorb energy in all directions, in particular the most serious being axial loading and in flexion. The L.E.X.BRACE has been successfully field-tested for 2 years at the high school level. Initial biomechanical testing indicates superior protection by the L.E.X.BRACE compared to a cervical "roll" collar or the "cowboy" collar. Dr. Hartunian, the inventor, is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist who has been in practice for 20 years. He has prepared a detailed video which is available upon request by calling him. Thank you for your interest.

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