In over 60 cases of head collisions at the World Cup 2014, proper concussion assessment protocols were not followed, a new study concluded. Researchers reviewed video footage of 64 matches, identifying 72 head collisions affecting 81 players—far more than the 19 head injuries reported by team physicians to FIFA. The researchers then recorded the number of […]
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Careful, that cool soccer ball trick can cause a concussion
Concussions are a common injury among competitive team sport players, but previous studies have suggested the biggest risk comes from direct head impact with another player or a goal post. A new survey of amateur soccer players shows that heading—deflecting the ball with one’s head—can increase the risk of concussion symptoms. 45% of respondents have […]
