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Date of Graduation
5-2025
Description
Background/Introduction: Concussions are a significant concern in women’s soccer, with many studies showing that women have a higher rate of having them than compared to men. The number of concussions in athletes have raised concerns about long-term health and calls for a deeper look into ways to prevent them from occurring. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to review the epidemiological data related to the mechanisms of concussions as a result of soccer, specifically within female participants.
Publication Date
2025
Document Type
Poster
Degree Name
Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Department
Health, Human Performance and Recreation
Advisor/Mentor
Jones, Ches
Committee Member
Hammig, Bart
Disciplines
Biomechanics | Exercise Science | Patient Safety | Sports Sciences
Keywords
Research-Based
Citation
Bertalotto, C. A. (2025). Sports Injury Prevention - Epidemiological Analysis of Concussion Mechanisms in Female Soccer Players: A Review of NEISS Data (2020–2023). 2025 Honors Symposium. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/coesym25/7
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