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Kakavas, G, Malliaropoulos, N, Blach, W, Bikos, G, Migliorini, F and Maffulli, N (2021) Ball heading and subclinical concussion in soccer as a risk factor for anterior cruciate ligament injury. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 16 (1). 566 - ?. ISSN 1749-799X

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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.

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Uncontrolled Keywords: ACL; Concussion; Ball heading; Injury; Brain
Subjects: R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine
R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC1200 Sports Medicine
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Depositing User: Symplectic
Date Deposited: 28 Oct 2021 09:26
Last Modified: 29 Nov 2021 16:25
URI: https://eprints.keele.ac.uk/id/eprint/10189

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