Tag: Concussion
Cricket balls can concuss and even kill batters – at all levels, helmet use must be taken seriously
Ten years after the death of Phillip Hughes, cricket’s governing bodies are still wrestling with ways to make the sport safer for all.
A year on from the Senate inquiry into concussion, what’s changed and what comes next?
An Australian Senate committee’s landmark report on concussions listed 13 recommendations. A year on, how have things progressed?
Why a portrait of a former NRL great could spark greater concussion awareness in Australia
A new portrait of NRL star Wally Lewis brings home the consequences of brain trauma in ways traditional science communication struggles to achieve.
Do repetitive head injuries really cause the degenerative brain disease CTE? New research questions the link
The link between head injuries and degenerative brain disease CTE has been widely accepted. But there may still be some grey area.
Australian contact sports’ next major concussion headache could come from insurance companies
Zurich’s decision to no longer insure some professional athletes for concussion could have far-reaching ramifications for players and their sports.
Are 2 mid-career AFL retirements a sign Australian athletes are taking brain health more seriously?
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.