The Concussion Conundrum: Separating Fact from Fear in Contact Sports The latest research on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and its link to contact sports has sparked concern, but also nuance.
Recent findings presented at the International Sport Concussion Conference in Melbourne have left many wondering if the data is conclusive – or merely convincing.
At first glance, the numbers are jarring: 31 out of 51 rugby league players examined by the Australian Sports Brain Bank showed signs of CTE pathology.