Q-Collar Partners With HF Innovations
September 12th, 2025
In an exciting development for sports safety, Q-Collar has partnered with HF Innovations to enhance the protection of athletes through innovative technology. As part of this collaboration, HelmetFitting.com has integrated the Q-Collar into its comprehensive eLearning platform. This platform is specifically designed for parents, coaches and other athletic personnel. Let’s explore the significance of the Q-Collar, how it works and how to order it through HF Innovations.
FDA-authorized and science-backed technology
The Q-Collar is a groundbreaking piece of equipment, authorized by the FDA, designed to protect the brain from the effects of repetitive head impacts in sports. Developed for more than a decade by a dedicated team of former athletes, neuroscientists, physicians and engineers, the Q-Collar represents a significant advancement in sports safety. Cleared by the FDA in February 2021, it’s been rigorously tested and proven safe and effective for athletes.
HelmetFitting.com has added the Q-Collar to its eLearning courses. When purchased through HelmetFitting.com, the cost of these courses is discounted from the Q-Collar purchase price. Thus, making it more accessible for the community.
Equipment for your brain
Properly fitted helmets are effective in reducing serious injuries to the skull by preventing direct contact and dispersing impact force, but they cannot limit brain movement within the skull. The Q-Collar addresses this by protecting the brain from within, focusing on the root cause of severe head injuries.
The phenomenon of brain slosh—where the brain rapidly moves inside the skull upon impact—can cause traumatic brain injury (TBI), affecting the brain’s functionality. The Q-Collar combats this by applying light pressure to the neck, resulting in a partial occlusion of the jugular veins, which slightly increases the volume of blood in the head. This reduces brain movement during impacts, like a seatbelt secures passengers in a car.
Proven on the field
The effectiveness of the Q-Collar is backed by advanced imaging studies conducted on real athletes. Using MRI brain scans before and after a season of play, researchers observed a 66% reduction in the likelihood of brain damage for athletes wearing the Q-Collar compared to those who did not.
Importantly, the Q-Collar does not impede blood circulation through the carotid arteries, nor does it negatively impact athletic performance. With more than 45,000 active users, no adverse events have been reported. Supported by over a decade of research and clinical evidence, the Q-Collar’s safety and efficacy are well-documented in leading journals, such as Neurosurgery and the Journal of Neurotrauma.
How to order your Q-Collar
Ordering your Q-Collar through HF Innovations is straightforward and beneficial. By purchasing from HelmetFitting.com, you receive a discount on your Q-Collar purchase. This collaboration highlights the importance of community support in advancing sports safety.
Summary
To protect yourself or your loved ones on the field, visit store.helmetfitting.com to order your Q-Collar today. Stay informed about the latest in sports equipment and injury prevention by continuing to read our blogs. What steps will you take to protect athletes?
