Landmark study has discovered that former International Rugby players are at risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s, motor neuron disease and Dementia.
Authorities of Rugby have been told they should look to reduce contact training and minimize the global calendar. The study is the biggest of it’s kind in the former male Rugby players.
Here are the Landmark study’s key findings from an international Rugby players; They are 15 times more at risk of developing Motor Neurone disease than people of same age in the general population. There are also 3 times as likely to develop Parkinson’s diseases & twice as likely to diagnosed with dementia. 267% more likely to develop neurodegenerative diseases than normal population.
In 20 years time the study may see something which is even more concerning and Rugby is doing lot about head injury management to reduce impact. Experts are complaining management for slow progress to reduce the risk instead of talking about extending seasons.
In the world of Rugby Leeds Rhinos captain Stevie Ward forced to retire at age of due to concussion he suffered while playing the game. Many players like him who was forced to retire at early stage of their career due to head and other injuries.
