A study released last week determined that repeatedly heading a soccer ball over time could cause brain injuries similar to experiencing a concussion.
A recent medical study suggests that repeated heading of a soccer ball increases the risk for brain injury and cognitive impairment and according to a local doctor young children who are still developing are more vulnerable to injury. The study, which was released Nov. 29 at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago, was conducted by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and Montefiore Medical Center. Researchers discovered that repeated heading of a soccer ball could cause a brain injury similar to those seen in patients who experienced a concussion. The researchers used an advanced MRI-based imaging technique, on 38 amateur soccer players who had an average age …
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Edward Hospital
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Neuqua Valley High School
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High school coaches teach their players not to tackle with helmet; disagree about NFL's new enforcement
Local high school football players are not taught to tackle using their helmets. "I don't think anyone teaches kids to lead with their helmet," said Metea Valley head coach Ted Monken. "Every year we teach the entire team to bite the ball." The NFL's recent enforcement of rules minimizing illegal hits has brought a lot of attention to the prevalence of head injuries in football. But so has research concerning concussions. According to the New York Times, players with concussions reported neurological problems, memory issues, speech impediments and more. Head football coaches from Neuqua Valley, Metea Valley and Naperville Central high schools stressed last week that they are proactive concerning the health of their athletes. Every school …
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Naperville Central High School
440 Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL
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Neuqua Valley High School
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