Epidemiological studies of the neurological health of former professional soccer players are
being undertaken to identify whether heading the ball is a risk factor for disease or …

Soccer is the source of the highest concussion rates among female athletes and is
associated with neurological deficits at many levels of play. Despite its importance to our …

There is increasing societal concern about the long-term effects of repeated impacts from
soccer heading, but there is little information about ways to reduce head impact severity. The …

This study intended to examine effects of repetitive sub-concussive head impacts on ocular
near point of convergence (NPC). 20 healthy young adult soccer players were assigned to …

Differences in head–neck segment mass, purposeful heading technique, and cervical
strength and stiffness may contribute to differences in head accelerations across sex and …

Objective: To examine the effect of soccer heading ball speed on S-100B serum
concentration, concussion sideline assessments and linear head impact acceleration …

Objective: To determine the acute effects of repetitive soccer heading on postural control.
Design: Prospective study; participants were divided into 2 groups: a soccer heading group …

Background Considering the potential cumulative effects of repetitive head impact (HI)
exposure, we need sensitive biomarkers to track short-and long-term effects. Circulating …

The article discusses the benefits of neck strengthening in reducing the risk of concussion in
youth and scholastic athletes. Topics discussed include characteristics of risk factors for …

The soccer ball is one of the important pieces of equipment in the game of soccer. It
undergoes various forms of impact during the game. In order to numerically investigate the …