2010
DOI: 10.1542/peds.2009-3009
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Injuries in Youth Soccer

Abstract: Injury rates in youth soccer, known as football outside the United States, are higher than in many other contact/collision sports and have greater relative numbers in younger, preadolescent players. With regard to musculoskeletal injuries, young females tend to suffer more knee injuries, and young males suffer more ankle injuries. Concussions are fairly prevalent in soccer as a result of contact/collision rather than purposeful attempts at heading the ball. Appropriate rule enforcement and emphasis on safe pla… Show more

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“…125 Prospective data are not currently sufficient to support recommending universal use of headgear in soccer. 126 Heading the ball in soccer is felt to be safe, if performed properly. 126 Avoiding heading does not prevent concussions.…”
Section: Helmets/headgearmentioning
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“…125 Prospective data are not currently sufficient to support recommending universal use of headgear in soccer. 126 Heading the ball in soccer is felt to be safe, if performed properly. 126 Avoiding heading does not prevent concussions.…”
Section: Helmets/headgearmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…126 Heading the ball in soccer is felt to be safe, if performed properly. 126 Avoiding heading does not prevent concussions. 126 …”
Section: Helmets/headgearmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This may be due, in general terms, to the probable relationship between the older age group and higher team category, increasing the possibility of injury, as shown in other studies (8). In younger ages, there is a higher degree of emphasis on the development of preventive measures, such as the adequate observance of footballing rules and fair play, to reduce injury levels and to promote safe footballing, for children and teenagers (3).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
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“…Training and regular football playing have shown cardiovascular and musculoskeletal benefits (2,3). However, as a physical contact sport, it associates injury risks.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
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