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Ball heading and subclinical concussion in soccer as a risk factor for anterior cruciate ligament injury.

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Abstract

Soccer players have a high risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, a potentially career-ending event. ACL rupture has been linked with abnormal neuromuscular control in the lower limb. Additionally, heading the ball with the unprotected head during game play is increasingly recognized as a major source of exposure to concussive and sub-concussive repetitive head impacts. This article provides a hypothesis of potential connection of ACL injury with ball heading in soccer players. The study reviews literature sources regarding the impact of neurocognitive alterations after ball headings in ACL injuries. Poor baseline neurocognitive performance or impairments in neurocognitive performance via sleep deprivation, psychological stress, or concussion can increase the risk for subsequent musculoskeletal injury.

Acceptance Date Sep 2, 2021
Publication Date Sep 19, 2021
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Publisher Springer Verlag
Pages 566 - ?
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02711-z
Keywords ACL; Concussion; Ball heading; Injury; Brain
Publisher URL https://josr-online.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13018-021-02711-z

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