Queensland brain institute study on impacts of concussion to involve 300 athletes
By Ashleigh Stevenson
Updated 4 Nov 2017, 9:59pm
Justin Clarke was a promising defender for the Brisbane Lions when a head knock at a training session dramatically changed his life.
The concussion Mr Clarke suffered was so severe he was forced to retire from professional football at just 22 years old.
Now a groundbreaking study by the Queensland Brain Institute involving 300 athletes is hoping to shed some light on how repetitive concussion affects the brain.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-05/new-study-into-long-term-impacts-of-concussion/9117338
