New Research Shows That Soccer Can Cause Concussions and Other Brain Injuries
A report conducted by ItsMyHealth.com states that researchers recently found that when soccer players “head” the ball, they tend to suffer the same side effects as those who have sustained a concussion. Additionally, if a player repeatedly “heads” the ball, this can result in a concussion like injury and impaired cognitive functioning.
Although soccer is commonly viewed as a ‘non-contact sport’ and therefore people believe it is less likely to cause injury, the truth is there are still serious concerns associated with any sport.
The study states that in adult recreational games, the ball can travel at speeds of more than 50 kms/hour and in professional soccer games, the speed of the ball can reach speeds of more than 125 km/hour. Those players who played a lot were at highest risk.
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