Header Frequencies, Head Injuries
Conditions
Brief summary
To assess the realistic magnitude of the header burden in children's and youth' football in eight European countries. In a cross-sectional observational design, one match of 60 different teams in each of the eight European countries were monitored via video recording throughout the second half of the regular season 2017/18 and the first half of the regular season 2018/19. Clubs with (female, male, or mixed) Under-10, Under-12 and female and male Under-16 teams were invited to participate. Header frequencies and types were analysed using standardized heading registration forms. Additionally, head injuries were recorded using standardized head injury registration forms.
Interventions
OTHERNo intervention
observational study
Sponsors
Universität des Saarlandes
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
8 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* 1\) officially registered in the football association * 2\) regular training participation * 3\) regular participation in official matches
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Header frequency | 2018 | Total number of headers and further observations during match play and training sessions |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Head injuries | 2018 | Head injuries during match play and training sessions |
Countries
Germany
Outcome results
None listed