How do Leatt neck braces work?
THE THEORY. Clearly the neck brace is there to protect the neck in the event of an accident. Although designs may vary, most braces do this by restricting the movement of the head and neck in a crash while also deflecting the effects of any impacts onto other areas of the body – usually the shoulders or chest.
Does a neck brace help pinched nerve?
While these will help with your symptoms, they are not a cure, and in the case of more severe symptoms your doctor may suggest surgery. A cervical collar, which is a neck brace that limits the motion of your neck while the neck is healing, can help prevent further injury and aid in the healing process.
Who makes Leatt?
The brace is marketed and distributed worldwide by the Leatt Corporation, a Nevada corporation with its administrative office based in Cape Town, South Africa.
Can you drive while wearing a neck brace?
Objective: Thousands of Americans are prescribed cervical orthoses each year. These orthoses restrict motion, which may influence the patient’s driving performance. No legal restrictions exist that prohibit patients from wearing cervical orthoses while driving.
What are the differences between the Leatt® neck brace options?
What are the differences on each neck brace option: 3.5 / 4.5 / 5.5 / 6.5? It is important to point out that the safety performance of all our LEATT® neck braces are equal, the main differences being construction materials and adjustability, see the LEATT® neck brace comparison chart below.
Why did you change the design of the neck brace?
The original neck brace is a single thoracic strut design, but the newer 5.5 version thoracic strut has two separate parts, why did you change the design? Is the latest design safer? The split thoracic strut was not changed for safety reasons, it was done to improve rider comfort. Please see the Q&A above.
Does the Leatt® Brace work with all helmet types?
Generally, the LEATT® brace works with all helmet types. Whether the head is stopped by the helmet rim or by the chin. The sizing, fitment and adjustments are crucial to achieve the correct fit and function, much like sizing of a helmet.
Is the thoracic member of a neck brace supposed to fail?
No, the thoracic member is either of no consequence during an impact mitigated by the brace (in neck flexion) or is designed to fail at a fraction of the force required to injure the spine (in neck extension).