Headway and Brooks Sport partner up for concussion awareness in sports

A BRAIN injury has partnered with Oxford Brookes to learn more about concussion within sport.

Oxfordshire charity, Headway, along with Brookes Sport, will work to tackle and raise awareness of the injury during sporting events. The groups hope to ensure concussion is taken seriously, with sufficient support and medical training given to treat it.

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2019-11-19 14:02

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    Medical specialists and former players will be appointed to the group and, if the panel proposes

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  • Trials of concussion substitutes could be introduced next season

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    Medical specialists and former players will be appointed to the group and, if the panel proposes

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