The Effect of Sub-Concussive Impacts during a Rugby Tackling Drill on Brain Function

The Effect of Sub-Concussive Impacts during a Rugby Tackling Drill on Brain Function

Concussion is known to detrimentally affect brain health. Rugby tackles commonly occur with high collision force between tackler and ball carrier, and low impact head contact is not uncommon. Cognitive deficits following a bout of soccer ball heading has been attributed to the impact and termed sub-...

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Main Authors: Colm McNabb, Tahere Reha, Julia Georgieva, Angela Jacques, Kevin Netto, Andrew P. Lavender
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Brain Sciences
Subjects:
balance
brain function
concussion
sub-concussion
rugby
transcranial magnetic stimulation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/10/12/960

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