The impact of repeated mild traumatic brain injuries (concussions) on the cognitive and academic functioning of early adolescent rugby union players: A controlled, longitudinal, prospective study

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2007

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University of the Western Cape

Abstract

This study investigated, within the context of Brain Reserve Capacity (BRC) theory, whether repeated concussions resulted in residual deficits in cognitive and academic functioning of early adolescent rugby players relative to non-contact sports controls.

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Philosophiae Doctor - PhD

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Brain Reserve Capacity (BRC) theory, Early adolescent rugby players

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