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Acute changes in postural control after soccer heading.

F J Haran1, R Tierney, W G Wright

  • 1Kinesiology, Temple University, Philadelphia, USA. fjharan@gmail.com

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|November 24, 2012
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Soccer heading temporarily impairs postural control in collegiate athletes. Heading significantly increased center of mass (COM) root mean square (RMS) values 24 hours post-heading, indicating altered balance.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Soccer heading is a common practice.
  • Potential for subconcussive and concussive head impacts exists.
  • Postural control is crucial for athletic performance and injury prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the acute effects of soccer heading on postural control.
  • To assess self-reported symptoms of cerebral concussion following heading.
  • To determine the time course of postural control alterations.

Main Methods:

  • Collegiate soccer players were divided into a control group (simulated heading) and an experimental group (performed heading).
  • Postural control was assessed using center of mass (COM) root mean square (RMS) in anterior-posterior (AP) and medial-lateral (ML) directions.
  • Assessments were conducted at baseline, and 1, 24, and 48 hours post-intervention.

Main Results:

  • The experimental group exhibited significantly higher COM RMS values in both AP and ML directions at 24 hours post-heading compared to the control group.
  • These quantifiable alterations in postural control were detectable 24 hours after heading.
  • Postural control deficits resolved within 48 hours.

Conclusions:

  • An acute bout of soccer heading causes measurable changes in postural control.
  • These postural control deficits are evident 24 hours post-heading and resolve by 48 hours.
  • Dynamic postural control assessments under challenging conditions may reveal subtle neurological changes.