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American football

Club, school, national-team and community disciplines played across fields, courts and arenas.

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Health starting points

What changes in American football?

01

Contact and concussion exposure

02

Change-of-direction and lower-limb load

03

Congested schedules and recovery

04

Team culture and mental health

These are general discussion points, not a diagnosis or a complete risk profile. Individual care belongs with appropriately qualified professionals.

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