Prepare for the Unpredictable: Sex differences in neck strength and the association with head acceleration in predictable and unpredictable perturbations in football

This research looked into how male and female football players respond to impacts on their head and neck, especially focusing on differences in neck strength and how the head moves during hits. The study found that while both male and female players experienced more head movement (called "head acceleration") when they couldn't anticipate an impact, female players showed significantly greater head acceleration and displacement, particularly in these unpredictable situations.