#076 Neck Training with Theo Versteegh

In this episode of the Women’s Football Hub podcast, host Carolyn Kent is joined by internationally recognised physiotherapist, researcher, and CTO of TopSpin Technologies, Dr. Theo Versteegh, to explore why the neck may be one of the most underestimated areas in athlete preparation particularly in women’s football. Together they discuss: The difference between neck strengthening and true neck training Why proprioception in the upper cervical spine is essential for balance, scanning, and heading How deficits in neck function may relate to higher concussion and ACL injury risk Why common rehab approaches (e.g., deep neck flexor endurance holds) fall short for athletes The evidence behind the TopSpin 360, dynamic neck strength, and injury mitigation Practical, low‑cost solutions such as the Versteegh Roll and Tuck (VRT) for youth and grassroots players Insights from concussion studies, clinical cases, and women’s football performance data This is an essential conversation for coaches, clinicians, S&C professionals, and anyone supporting female athletes. If you’ve ever wondered why neck training matters—or how it can transform injury risk and on‑pitch performance—this episode provides clarity and practical takeaways. Contact Theo: • TopSpin360 inquiries: [email protected] • Clinical consultancy: [email protected] #WomensFootball #ConcussionPrevention #NeckTraining #SportsMedicine #TopSpin360 #FemaleAthleteHealth #FootballPerformance #InjuryPrevention