Researchers Comprehensively Assess the Safety of Using your Head in Youth Soccer

30th May, 2023

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[Source: Science Daily]

Repeatedly heading a soccer ball has been previously associated with negative long-term brain health for professional players. However, a new study found that a small number of repeated soccer headers equivalent to a throw-in did not cause immediate neurophysiological deficits for teens, suggesting that limited soccer heading exposure in youth sports may not result in irreversible harm if players are properly trained.

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