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

Malcolm, CharlesAlexander, DebbieDept. of PsychologyFaculty of Community and Health Sciences2014-02-092024-04-192010/02/122010/02/122014-02-092024-04-192007https://hdl.handle.net/10566/12283Philosophiae Doctor - PhDThis 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.enBrain Reserve Capacity (BRC) theoryEarly adolescent rugby playersThe impact of repeated mild traumatic brain injuries (concussions) on the cognitive and academic functioning of early adolescent rugby union players: A controlled, longitudinal, prospective studyThesisUniversity of the Western Cape