Concussions in Soccer: An Epidemiological Analysis in the Pediatric Population.

Background: As the popularity of youth soccer has increased in the United States, more attention has been focused on the effect of concussion injuries, with recent debate on whether heading should be disallowed. There is little evidence examining the epidemiology of these injuries.

Purpose/hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence and incidence of youth soccer-related concussions.