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Understanding the Impact of Soccer Heading on Brain Health

Recent research has brought to light critical concerns about the impacts of repeated soccer heading on brain health. While the beautiful game helps improve cardiovascular health and teamwork skills, the potential risks associated with frequent heading raise significant safety concerns. Recent Findings in Soccer Science New research published in the Columbia University Irving Medical Center […]

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Protecting Young Soccer Players from Hidden Risks

Picture this: it’s the final minutes of a tightly contested match. Players are diving for headers, colliding mid-air, and pushing their limits. As a coach, parent, or club leader, you’re focused on the game’s outcome. But what about the unseen impacts on your players’ brains? New research reveals that repetitive, seemingly minor head impacts—called subconcussions—can […]

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Who’s Heading the Ball Better?

Picture the exhilaration of a soccer game as the ball arcs high above, two players leap into the air, eyes locked on it. A powerful header can be the difference between a goal and a missed chance, and the skill behind this move has just taken center stage in a new study comparing heading techniques […]

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Soccer Heading and Player Safety

How many headers did you see last weekend? That iconic move—players leaping to meet a flying soccer ball with their heads—has shaped the game for generations. But behind the drama lies a growing concern: what is the true cost of heading? Recent research shines a light on how we understand this fundamental skill and its […]

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Soccer Concussion Guidelines: Ensuring Player Safety

Soccer, the world’s most popular sport, brings joy to millions, but lurking in its shadows is a less celebrated aspect: sport-related concussions (SRC). These injuries have increasingly caught the attention of athletes, coaches, and healthcare professionals due to their immediate and long-term effects on neurological health. Recent studies highlight alarming trends: former elite soccer players […]

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Implementing Effective Concussion Guidelines in Soccer

In the fast-paced world of soccer, the safety and health of players often take center stage, especially when it comes to head injuries and concussions. A recent article titled Sport-related concussion in soccer –a scoping review of available guidelines and a call for action to FIFA & soccer governing bodies, published in a reputable journal, […]

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