Injury risks of heading in young football players

Lukášek, Miloš; Kalichová, Miriam

doi:10.14198/jhse.2015.10.proc1.43

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“…Extrinsic risk factors are defined as factors that are outside the body, irrespective of the injured players, and closely linked to the type of activity practised [ 88 ]. A total of seventeen articles [ 19 , 21 , 24 , 39 , 44 , 45 , 54 , 56 – 60 , 62 , 64 , 65 , 67 , 68 ] investigated injury extrinsic risk factors.…”

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Injury incidence and risk factors in youth soccer players: a systematic literature review. Part II: Intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors

Mandorino¹,

Figueiredo²,

Gjaka³

et al. 2023

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Injury is defined as a complex phenomenon determined by the non-linear interaction of several intrinsic and extrinsic factors. The objective of the present study was to perform a systematic literature review on the injury risk factors in young soccer players. After electronic database searching, articles in line with the inclusion criteria were selected for the systematic review. Injury risk factor data were extracted and grouped in intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors. The main findings of the current review are as follows: (1) alteration in neuromuscular control such as limb asymmetry and dynamic knee valgus are important intrinsic risk factors; (2) maturation status may impair neuromuscular control and increase the risk of injury; (3) fatigue and poor recovery contribute to the onset of overuse injuries; (4) the impact of anthropometric factors is still unclear; (5) previous injuries increase the risk of re-injuries; (6) highly skilled players are more exposed to risk of injuries; (7) high external workloads increase the risk of injuries; (8) playing position, as well as sport specialization, exposes young soccer players to greater injury risk. Many factors (e.g., neuromuscular control, training load, maturity status) can modify the susceptibility to injury in young soccer players. Being aware of the complex interaction between these factors is essential to identify players at higher risk of injury, develop adequate prevention strategies, and from a scientific point of view move from a reductionist to a complex system approach.

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“…Lukášek & Kalichová [ 44 ] stated that repeated head impacts with the ball may be dangerous in young soccer players, causing a functional problem in the brain. In light of this statement, recently the Scottish Football Association decided to ban heading for under 12 players.…”

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Injury incidence and risk factors in youth soccer players: a systematic literature review. Part II: Intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors

Mandorino¹,

Figueiredo²,

Gjaka³

et al. 2023

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Purposeful Heading in Youth Soccer: A Review

Wahlquist

Kaminski

2020

Sports Med

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Where are We Headed? Evidence to Inform Future Football Heading Guidelines

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Given the scientific and public concern regarding the short-, medium- and long-term consequences of heading on brain health, being proactive about developing and implementing guidelines that help reduce the burden (volume, impact magnitude and injury risk) of heading in young and beginner players appears justified. This narrative review explores the evidence underpinning strategies that could be incorporated into future heading guidelines to reduce heading burden in players across all levels of football. A four-step search strategy was utilised to identify all data-based papers related to heading in football. Eligibility criteria for inclusion were: (1) original data, (2) study population included football players, (3) outcome measures included one or more of the following: number of headers, measurement of head acceleration during heading, or head/brain injury incidence, and (4) published in English or English translation available. In total, 58 papers were included that outlined strategies based on (1) game or team development, (2) player skill development and (3) equipment. In particular, greater emphasis existed for small-sided games (particularly in young players) where fewer headers are observed when compared with the conventional 11 versus 11 game, as well as reducing headers from goal kicks and corners. Evidence also existed for developing a heading coaching framework that focusses on technical proficiency as well as neuromuscular neck exercises integrated into general injury reduction exercise programs, enforcement of rules related to deliberate head contact and using lower-pressure match and training balls. To mitigate potential risks of heading on brain health, a number of pragmatic strategies have been examined in scientific studies and may be considered as part of future heading guidelines.

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Injury risks of heading in young football players

Cited by 3 publications

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Injury incidence and risk factors in youth soccer players: a systematic literature review. Part II: Intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors

Injury incidence and risk factors in youth soccer players: a systematic literature review. Part II: Intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors

Purposeful Heading in Youth Soccer: A Review

Where are We Headed? Evidence to Inform Future Football Heading Guidelines

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