Mapping the existence and content of heading coaching documents across FIFA members associations.

A study published in JSAMS Plus examined whether FIFA member associations have formal coaching documents that address heading in soccer, mapping both the existence and content of such guidelines. The findings have implications for sports medicine professionals, including physical therapists working in concussion management and injury prevention, as heading-related head impact exposure remains a concern across age groups and skill levels. Understanding the current landscape of institutional guidance can help clinicians advocate for evidence-based policy development.

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