Position-based assessment of head impact frequency, severity, type, and location in high school American football.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Research on head impact characteristics, especially position-specific investigations in football, has predominantly focused on collegiate and professional levels, leaving a gap in understanding the risks faced by high school players. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of three factors-player position, impact location, and impact type-on the frequency, severity, and characteristics of impacts in high school American football. Additionally, we examined whether and how player position influences the distribution of impact locations and types.

Methods

Sixteen high school football players aged 14 to 17 participated in this study. Validated mouthguard sensors measured head impact kinematics, including linear acceleration, angular acceleration, and a

SUBMITTER: Bagherian A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11772367 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature