Head Injury

Here is 10 ideas to address the ever increasing concussion rates in soccer.   

Athletic Trainer and 90STRONG contributor Josh Beaumont discusses Pereira's concussion that has sparked a concern about a possible need to change FIFA's policy on concussions. With the general consensus that Pereira suffered a concussion, will he play in the next game or will Uruguay continue to risk this player’s health?

Proper hydration for the overall health of one’s body and maximum performance is well known but did you know that it is also instrumental in preventing a concussion?

Concussion injuries are really not the problem. The real problem is in effectively managing it. In my opinion,  this holds especially true for soccer athletes at the high school/club level.

Research indicates that neck strengthening can actually prevent concussions.

Concussions are the hot topic across all of sports. For the past 20 years, the concept of not participating in sports while symptomatic has been known. The big question now is how long should one wait after symptoms stop before returning to the field?

The value of having a mouth guard in preventing dental injuries has been well documented for years but does it help prevent concussions? There are three theories on how a mouth guard will prevent or reduce the chance of a concussion