Header Burden in Football (Soccer)
Header Burden in Football (Soccer)
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.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  1) officially registered in the football association

 -  2) regular training participation

 -  3) regular participation in official matches