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Concussion is considered a ‘mild’ injury, but effects can last a lifetime, especially with multiple impacts. Understanding their long-term effects can help predict who might develop neurodegeneration.
The link between head injuries and degenerative brain disease CTE has been widely accepted. But there may still be some grey area.
A new study found the benefits of amateur sport outweigh the risks of a single blow to the head – but repeated concussions are likely to do more damage.
For the first time, players will be permitted to wear Guardian Caps over their helmets during regular season games.
New research has revealed key injury pattern differences between men and women footballers, with concussion rates especially concerning.
Zurich’s decision to no longer insure some professional athletes for concussion could have far-reaching ramifications for players and their sports.
Young athletes may be uncertain if they are experiencing a concussion or might not think the injury is serious or bad enough to warrant telling someone.
Many elite athletes are encouraged to have baseline concussion tests, so should children playing junior sports do the same?
Several high-profile athletes with concussion histories have been forced to retire on medical advice. But what’s the process that guides them to that difficult decision?
For decades, some sports have fostered a win-at-all-costs culture, with concussion often an afterthought. But there are signs that attitude is changing.
The AFL may appoint independent doctors at games to assess players for potential head injuries – can this help the concussion issue?
The dangers of high-impact sport aren’t contentious. Medical professionals agree that sport-induced brain trauma leads to degenerative brain disease – so why are we still allowing children to play?
New guidelines from the Australian Institute of Sport recommend players in youth and community sport are sidelined for three weeks after a concussion. Here’s why.
Concussion doesn’t just affect the brain, but the whole body. The interaction of the ‘heart-brain axis’ means that as the brain works to heal its injury, it puts extra stress on the heart.
Many concussions in soccer occur when two players compete to head the ball. But extra technique training, modifying how we play the game, and more ‘red cards’ help cut the risk.
Football is starting to take concussion seriously – but there’s more to do.
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a devastating form of dementia, which causes a decline in brain functioning and increased risk of mental illness.
The genetic evidence behind why some people suffer longer term concussion effects is growing. But what are the ethical considerations that flow from that knowledge when it comes to sport?
Long-term symptoms of concussion can include trouble concentrating and emotional distress.
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