Sheesh Fit

Concussions, CTE, and Hits to the Head in Sports

Ashish Thomas Season 1 Episode 33

A concussion is a frightening injury that is far too common in athletics. I discuss what it is alongside CTE and how they've caused much concern in contact sports.

References:
Bare-Knuckle Boxing
https://combatsportslaw.com/2020/11/24/data-reveals-bare-knuckle-boxing-has-lower-concussion-rate-than-gloved-fights/

NFL CTE
https://www.bu.edu/articles/2023/bu-finds-cte-in-nearly-92-percent-of-former-nfl-players-studied/