Scientific studies have shown that rates of concussions and head injury.

Can you get a concussion from getting hit in the face with a soccer ball. Cardone said but youre more likely to get it from colliding with another player in the process. The greatest chance for impact in soccer comes during contested headers and set plays such as corner kicks where many players are in close contact. A hard hit to body could cause the head and neck to.

However this minor blow may still cause damage over time. The brain is a soft and vulnerable organ. My hope is it can shed some light onto the realities of concussion and post-concussion syndrome as well Hodson said.

Concussion symptoms include dizziness headache difficulty concentrating vision or balance problems memory loss loss of consciousness. Sure when you look at the. Soccer players who frequently head-butt the balla commonly used tactic for passing or scoring in a gamemay be risking brain injury memory.

Even now when most people think of sports that pose concussion risks they probably think of football hockey or X Games-style snowboarding and skateboarding -- not basketball. You get hit in the head but you dont experience symptoms. But in 2010 a.

Premature return to play can lead to second impact syndrome. The Boston Globe Slate and Fox News have all warned of that heading the ball might cause serious damage to players brains. The athlete may not be fully alert and.

But with proper technique and protective head gear. Heading in soccer can increase your risk of concussions. You might not be aware right away if you or a patient has had a concussion.