ForceFrame Test: Neck Protocols

Neck - Extension Quadruped

Crossbar Rotation
0⁰
Paddle Position
F (Flat)
Starting Position
Quadruped     
Resting hands and knees           
Body in straight line
Back of head resting on pad
Instructions for the Individual
Keep their upper body still
Push against the pad, trying to touch the back of their head to their back
Relax
Repeat for the required number of reps
Instant Results
Max Force Left [N] 
Max Force Right [N]   

Neck - Flexion Quadruped

Crossbar Rotation
180⁰
Paddle Position
F (Flat)
Starting Position
Quadruped
Resting hands and knees
Body in straight line
Forehead resting on pad   
Instructions for the Individual
Keep their upper body still       
Push against the pad, trying to touch their chin to their chest
Relax
Repeat for the required number of reps
Instant Results
Max Force Left [N] 
Max Force Right [N] 

Neck - Lateral Flexion Quadruped

Crossbar Rotation
0⁰
Paddle Position
XXL (XX-Large)
Starting Position
Quadruped        
Resting hands and knees
Body in straight line 
Side of head resting on pad
Instructions for the Individual
Keep their upper body still  
Push against the pad, trying to touch their ear to their shoulder
Relax
Repeat for the required number of reps
Instant Results
Max Force Left [N] 
Max Force Right [N] 
Imbalance [%]