I'm delighted to announce that the Drake Rugby Biomarker Study, focussed on the association between elite rugby and changes in brain structure, has been published after years of research.
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This study is absolutely vital in contributing to the immediate changes needed in rugby protocols to prioritise player welfare, now and in the future. 23% of elite adult rugby players had abnormalities in brain structure, with 50% showing an unexpected reduction in brain volume.
The study has been funded by @thedrakefoundation and should represent a watershed moment for professional rugby welfare. Listen to my take on the findings here:
We've seen in recent years the power of sport intensify. I have invested in research into the relationship between head impacts & player brain health for almost a decade because I have been concerned about the long-term brain health of sportspeople, including rugby players.
To read the Drake Rugby Biomarker Study in full, and to read more of our studies, click below: drakefoundation.org/professional-r… @thedrakefdn
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