Retired athletes’ brains hold key to concussion secrets
A major study is calling on former sportspeople to put their brains under the microscope in a bid to improve concussion research.
Concussion
Stories on the impact of head trauma in sport.
New test could revolutionise AFL concussion rule
Sports players could return to the field within minutes of a major head knock thanks to a revolutionary test that can diagnose concussion almost instantly.
Push for mandatory helmets in junior footy
Junior footballers should be required to wear helmets, according to a new poll, however one AFL star warns it could give players “a false sense of bravado”.
AFL rules on extended concussion protocols
As leading experts call for mandatory 30-day breaks after concussions, AFL boss Gillon McLachlan has weighed in on the important issue.
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Robbo: Get serious, AFL, and suspend Blue for dumb act
Forget the outcome, if the AFL is serious about trying to lessen concussion in the game, it must suspend Williams for his act of aggression, says Mark Robinson.
‘Zombie’ insurance shock as fresh AFL concussion lawsuit looms
A multimillion-dollar battle looms amid fresh claims dozens of AFL players with severe illnesses linked to head knocks have been dudded out of compensation.
Revealed: How players are gaming AFL concussion test
There are calls for the AFL to invest in new technology to detect concussion symptoms as a former Saint reveals how players game the system.
Frightening link between minor knocks and deadly CTE
The fact Shane Tuck wasn’t repeatedly KO’d on the footy field has alarm bells ringing about the serious long-term impact of apparently minor hits.
The secret concussion effects that persist
The effects of concussion can persist after symptoms have subsided, new research has found. The breakthrough could change how soon athletes return to play.
No exceptions: Concussion rule footy must embrace
The potential answer to football’s concussion issue was forced upon the league last season. Now it is time for the game to make the change permanent.
How long players should be sidelined after a concussion
The minimum number of days a footy player should be sidelined after sustaining a concussion to allow the human brain to “recover properly” has been revealed.
AFL insists concussion research a priority
AFL chief Gillon McLachlan has defended the league’s approach to concussion prevention, revealing it will spend $500,000 on research which will include further trials using a hi-tech mouthguards.
Footy players’ brains reveal concussion links
In a world-first study partly funded by the AFL, researchers discover a common pattern in brain connections in the month after a head knock.
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