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TES CAN be Diagnosed

TES CAN be Diagnosed

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...

How much PROOF do we need to stop kids from playing contact sports?

How much PROOF do we need to stop kids from playing contact sports?

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...

Let’s just call it what it is….Brain Damage

Let’s just call it what it is….Brain Damage

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...

Damn, I’m hanging up my rugby boots…for Mac.

Damn, I’m hanging up my rugby boots…for Mac.

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 under a squat rack with over 500 pounds on it.  He asked me if I wanted to play rugby and that they were short players.  After a short...

IT’S TIME TO REDEFINE CTE

IT’S TIME TO REDEFINE CTE

Now is the time for society to recognize CTE as a threat to our children’s and young athletes’ well-being . . .

CTE is not an Adult Disease

CTE is not an Adult Disease

One concern I frequently think about is how the press portrays CTE. The press represents CTE as a disease that primarily affects adults. While it’s true that most cases are men who have committed suicide, violent acts, or have shown significant cognitive degeneration...