Objective To systematically review the literature to investigate the potential relationship
between neck strength and head acceleration during purposeful heading in soccer. Design …

Background Higher neck strength has been postulated to reduce head impact magnitude
during purposeful heading in football. Objectives This pilot trial explored the effect of a neck …

It has been documented that up to 22% of all soccer injuries are concussions. This is in part
due to players purposely using their head to direct the ball during play. To provide a more …

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability worldwide. In 2009, the
National Trauma Database Malaysia reported that nearly 80% of traumas in the population …

Repeated head loading in sports is associated with negative long-term brain health, and
there is growing evidence of short-term neurophysiological changes after repeated soccer …

Objective To explore head impact magnitude (linear head acceleration and rotational
velocity) during heading for four different header types in youth male footballers. A …

Context: There is growing concern among soccer players, coaches and parents regarding
head and neck injuries, including concussion, particularly from heading a ball. Thus …

Context Concern is growing among soccer players, coaches, and parents regarding head
and neck injuries, including concussion, particularly from heading a ball. Thus, we need to …

Sepak takraw, a unique sport resembling volleyball but played with the legs, is popular in
Asia. Players often use their foreheads to receive the ball, exposing them to potential brain …

Studies have shown compelling evidence that suggests heading soccer ball might lead to
brain trauma. Researchers have attempted to experimentally quantify head acceleration …