Just reading today's 'i' 6 July 11 (can't provide link as I'm posting from my mobile) and there is an article on page 45 by Gerard Wright about concussion in the NFL. Studies have identified that former American Footballers are 5 times more likely to develop Alzheimer's and related afflictions when compared with the national average. Post-mortem examinations of 15 former football showed signs of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), that mimic dementia, Alzheimer's and in some cases Amyotophic Lateral Sclerosis or Motor Neurone Disease, the condition that former Springboard Joost van der Westhuisen has been diagnosed with.
These conditions have until recently been the concern of boxers, however, growing evidence is showing that these conditions are evident in the NFL and RU. Indeed, the IRB has introduced new guidelines on diagnosis, care and return-to-play. do you think it is a problem in RL? Should the RFL at least be looking at the issue? Any experts out there wish to comment?
All views expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of the RLFANS.COM or its subsites.
Whilst every effort is made to ensure that news stories, articles and images are correct, we cannot be held responsible for errors. However, if you feel any material on this website is copyrighted or incorrect in any way please contact us using the link at the top of the page so we can remove it or negotiate copyright permission.
RLFANS.COM, the owners of this website, is not responsible for the content of its sub-sites or posts, please email the author of this sub-site or post if you feel you find an article offensive or of a choice nature that you disagree with.
