ArticleSensors (Basel, Switzerland)2021
Analysis of Head Impact Biomechanics in Youth Female Soccer Players Following the Get aHEAD Safely in Soccer™ Heading Intervention.
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- Prevention strategies and modifiable risk factors for concussion: a systematic review and meta-analysis for the Female, woman and girl/or Athlete Injury pRevention (FAIR) consensus.British journal of sports medicine · 2025Pooled it
- What Factors Influence Head Acceleration During a Purposeful Header in Soccer Players? A Systematic Review.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2025Pooled it
- A Systematic Review of Head Impacts and Acceleration Associated with Soccer.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- Mapping the existence and content of heading coaching documents across FIFA members associations.JSAMS plus · 2026Article
- Youth Soccer Heading Exposure and Its Effects on Clinical Outcome Measures.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Neck strength alone does not mitigate adverse associations of soccer heading with cognitive performance in adult amateur players.PloS one · 2024Article
- Quantitative Analysis of Ball-Head Impact Exposure in Youth Soccer Players.Journal of sports science & medicine · 2023Review
- Where are We Headed? Evidence to Inform Future Football Heading Guidelines.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2023Review
- Quantifying the Magnitude and Longevity of the Effect of Repetitive Head Impacts in Adolescent Soccer Players: Deleterious Effect of Long Headers Extend Beyond a Month.Neurotrauma reports · 2023Article
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Abstract
The effects of repetitive head impacts associated with soccer heading, especially in the youth population, are unknown. The purpose of this study was to examine balance, neurocognitive function, and head impact biomechanics after an acute bout of heading before and after the Get aHEAD Safely in Soccer™ program intervention. Twelve youth female soccer players wore a Triax SIM-G head impact sensor during two bouts of heading, using a lightweight soccer ball, one before and one after completion of the Get aHEAD Safely in Soccer™ program intervention. Participants completed balance (BESS and SWAY) and neurocognitive function (ImPACT) tests at baseline and after each bout of heading. There were no significant changes in head impact biomechanics, BESS, or ImPACT scores pre- to post-season. Deficits in three of the five SWAY positions were observed from baseline to post-season. Although we expected to see beneficial changes in head impact biomechanics following the intervention, the coaches and researchers observed an improvement in heading technique/form. Lightweight soccer balls would be a beneficial addition to header drills during training as they are safe and help build confidence in youth soccer players.
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