By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc. Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Oct 23 2025 A systematic review finds major inconsistencies in how heading impacts are measured, urging the use of wearable technology and standardized metrics to safeguard players from potential long-term brain injury. Systematic review: Quantification of heading in adult football: a systematic review and evidence synthesis . Image Credit: KOTOIMAGES / Shutterstock In a recent systematic review published in the  British Journal