Health, Sports & Psychology
Concussion in football: Is it time to get ahead of the game?
...change to the heading guidance The stories of former players, such as Nobby Stiles and Jeff Astle, highlight the risk of repeatedly heading the ball throughout a career and the possible link to CTE. Research has found that players head the ball an average of 6 to 12 times per game which adds up to numerous head impacts over a career. It has also shown that mortality from...