Technological innovations have lead to improvements in knee braces , and the different components, over the years. These innovations are not only beneficial for athletes, but for anyone with knee problems before or after surgery. Many parents of young soccer players are concerned with head injuries, and the long term effects that heading a soccer ball can have. Parents and youth soccer leagues are looking into and having young soccer players wear protective head gear while playing soccer in order to avoid head injuries. The technology involved in these protective devices causes concern from soccer fans and players about how head gear could change the nature of the game .
Prevention is key in avoiding head injuries in soccer.
Prevention can be anything from avoiding collisions, heading the ball properly , or wearing protective head gear.