Specially designed for youth or smaller riders, the Youth Neck Support works when the helmet and support frame provide an alternate loading path for excessive energy compressing the neck. If the helmet is in contact with the neck support at the time of impact, the overall load passing through the neck can be reduced, which can prevent a fracture from occurring and reduce the chance of muscle injury from extreme head movements. While it is not possible to eliminate the risk of any form of injury, the brace has been shown to help reduce more serious damage and minimize the risk of collateral injury as the impact load is channeled away from the neck.