SOCCER MYTHS

Myth #1

Myth: I haven't heard of or seen that many head injuries in soccer, so there isn't a need for protection.

Truth: There are thousands of head injuries in soccer every year in the USA alone, and that doesn't include the large percent that go unreported.

Myth #2

Myth: There isn't any clear evidence that heading is dangerous, so why should I consider head protection in soccer?

Truth: Most of the concussions in soccer are due to head to head, head to ground, and head to elbow type of impacts. Regardless of whether heading is also a culprit, head protection is warranted.

Myth #3

Myth: The use of head protection in soccer will change the game.

Truth: Tests prove the Full90 Headguards do not change the game.

Myth #4

Myth: The Full90 Performance Headguard does not cover everything on the head, so it must not be effective.

Truth: Full90 Performance Headguards are designed to cover the crucial impact zones on a players head.

Myth #5

Myth: If a player believes his/her head is protected, he/she will play more aggressively; increasing the likelihood of injury.

Truth: If that were true, no sport would allow any protective equipment to be used.

Myth #6

Myth: The Full90 is just a piece of foam; it can't do much to reduce typical impacts in soccer

Truth: The impact absorbing capabilities of the Full90 Performance Headguard have been proven in studies at independent laboratories.

Myth #7

Myth: The rules of soccer do not permit the use of head protection.

Truth: Safe padded headgear is allowed by all soccer governing bodies, including FIFA, USSF, and NFHS.

Myth #8

Myth: Concussions are easy to diagnose so I would definitely know if I, or one of my teammates, had one.

Truth: Many concussions are not diagnosed properly.