Head Impacts in Finnish Elite Women's Football

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Project duration
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Core fields of research
Physical activity, health and wellbeing
Research areas
Behaviour change, health, and well-being across the lifespan
Co-operation
Football Association of Finland, University of Helsinki, Aston University, University of Calgary
Faculty
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences

Project description

A study of prevalence, risk factors, and consequences to brain health. 

Project members

Montse Ruiz Cerezo

Lecturer
Mihaly Szerovay

Mihaly Szerovay

Professor of Practice
Tiina Parviainen

Tiina Parviainen

Associate professor
Vesa Linnamo

Vesa Linnamo

Professor
Johanna Ihalainen

Johanna Ihalainen

Senior Lecturer

External members

Sanna Pirhonen

Chief Medical Officer
Football Association of Finland

Research groups

Research group

Behavior Change, Sport and Health Psychology

Our group conducts research into psychological factors that underlie health behaviors, performance and well-being outcomes. In addition, we develop theory and evidence-based interventions to improve these outcomes in practice.