We all know that there have been substantial studies and research going on as to how to diagnose CTE in life to identify individuals that are suffering and provide intervention and treatment. While that is ongoing, it has been our position that that is unnecessary and...
I just watched Malcolm Gladwell’s speech at Penn State regarding the burden of proof that is necessary before we take action. For some reason there is a compelling need to have undeniable proof today in society before we move. Why? I think its mostly about liability...
In my opinion, the primary issue with parents and athletes understanding the risks and dangers of contact sports goes to the mislabeling of those risks and outcomes by scientists, researchers, sports leagues and medical authorities. That that has been creating...
Well, I guess it had to end someday….I have decided, after my last injury, to hang up my rugby boots…and it hurts…in more ways than one. See I love rugby, have loved it ever since I got pulled out of a gym when I was approached by this guy in short shorts while I was...
As I learn to twit [tweet] and observe a lot of commentary on social media, I am still amazed at the lack of knowledge regarding subconcussions, contact sports and the links to mental illness. It is crazy to me that the people I follow, PHd’s, PAs, ATs, researchers,...