Rugby players with longer careers ‘more likely to develop degenerative brain condition’

A study identified a link between the length of someone’s career and the risk of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)

Ange Capuozzo of Italy receives medical treatment for a head injury, before leaving the field, during the Rugby World Cup match between France and Italy earlier this month players who enjoy long careers in the sport have a higher risk of developing a degenerative brain condition, a study has found.

It looked at the results of post-mortem examinations of 31 former amateur and elite rugby union players whose brains were donated for research purposes. The average rugby career length in the study was around 18 years, with an equal number of forwards and backs examined. Twenty-three played rugby as amateurs, with eight reaching elite level, either as professionals or internationals., the lead author of the study, said the results meant it was “imperative” that rugby regulators “reduce exposure to repeated head impacts in match play and in training”.

Nous avons résumé cette actualité afin que vous puissiez la lire rapidement. Si l'actualité vous intéresse, vous pouvez lire le texte intégral ici. Lire la suite:

i newspaper /  🏆 8. in UK

Belgique Dernières Nouvelles, Belgique Actualités

Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) risk among rugby players increases with length of careerA player's risk of developing an incurable brain disease uniquely associated with repeated head impacts is relative to the length of their career, a new study indicates.
Lire la suite »

Steve Borthwick: Plenty of England growth, we'll be stronger | Jonny May: South Africans don't respect usMay thinks the South African rugby coaches and players do not respect England
Lire la suite »

Courtney Lawes announces retirement from England duty after Rugby World Cup exit'The kids are at that age where they need their dad around,' the forward says as he bows out after 105 caps for England and the Lions
Lire la suite »

Courtney Lawes to retire from England duty when Rugby World Cup endsThe 34-year-old’s bid to end his international career on a high was cruelly ended by South Africa.
Lire la suite »