#58 - Scott Dickenson: NecksLevel

In the 58th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Founder and Inventor of NecksLevel, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Scott Dickenson will talk about the creation of NecksLevel, the success of NecksLevel in Physical therapy and in the Professional sports field, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter you will discover:(1:00) Introducing our special guest Founder and Inventor of NecksLevel, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Scott Dickenson @neckslevel(1:10) Shout out to Antonio Squillante @antonio_squillantecscs(2:15) Scott’s origin story(2:30) Scott’s ankle surgery(3:05) Inversion ankle sprain(3:45) Playing volleyball and soccer(7:00) Attending the University of Southern California(7:35) Rehabbing at Physical Therapy clinics(7:55) Neck pain treatment at Physical Therapy clinics(8:45) Scott’s inspiration(9:10) Creating a prototype(9:15) Scott’s life before NecksLevel(10:05) The first prototype(10:40) Experience with the first prototype(10:50) Checking for patent(11:10) Adding resistance to the design(12:00) Original patent(13:20) Scott’s original idea(13:50) Messaging Formula 1 drivers(14:25) The strengthening component (15:25) Drive to survive(15:30) Neck strengthening exercises for Formula 1 drivers(16:50) Shout out to James R Fuller @strongman_archaeology(18:35) How much resistance?(19:10) Weight vs. required effort(19:50) Client’s reaction(20:15) Design challenge(22:00) Why is neck training uncommon?(22:35) Physical training history(23:05) Neck manipulation(23:55) Neck injuries during mainstream sports(25:00) Correlation between neck strength and concussion(27:45) Sending 10 prototypes to PT clinics(29:10) Positive Feedback(29:20) Shout out to Graham Gage(30:00) Improving the design(30:25) Launching NecksLevel(32:05) NecksLevel’s consumer market(33:45) Shout out to Graham Tuttle @thebarefootsprinter(34:15) “Learning how to get the full range of motion actually strengthens your neck.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(34:20) “Teach someone how to tackle before you give them a helmet.” - Scott Dickenson @neckslevel(35:45) What does a helmet do?(36:05) Airbag on the helmet(38:50) The jugular vein collar(41:05) The inherent risk of sports(43:05) Prevention after accidents(44:50) Shout out to Monica Boldt @boldfittechnique(45:45) Benefits of neck strengthening(45:55) “There's a multifaceted improvement that you'll feel in both performance and symptoms when you're training the right region.” - Scott Dickenson @neckslevel(46:10) Starting Jiu-Jitsu(48:20) Scott’s thought process(49:40) Where to find Scott Dickenson? @neckslevelLinkedin: Scott Dickenson, PT, DPT, ATC https://neckslevel.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8puuVJa3Fosw82WQa1fRbA