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How routine sparring can cause short-term impairment to boxers’ brains

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Citation

Di Virgilio T, Hunter A & Ietswaart M (2019) How routine sparring can cause short-term impairment to boxers’ brains. The Conversation. 04.10.2019.

Abstract
First paragraph: Thrilling the masses for millennia, boxing has evolved down the centuries – rules have changed, equipment improved, training enhanced. However, one key aspect has essentially stayed the same: incapacitating the opponent before they incapacitate you

Keywords
Brain injury; Brain damage; Boxing

Notes
https://theconversation.com/how-routine-sparring-can-cause-short-term-impairment-to-boxers-brains-123820

StatusPublished
FundersNational Institute for Health Research, Scottish Funding Council and Chief Scientist Office
Publication date04/10/2019
Publication date online04/10/2019
URLhttp://hdl.handle.net/1893/30434

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People

Dr Thomas Di Virgilio

Dr Thomas Di Virgilio

Lecturer, Sport

Professor Angus Hunter

Professor Angus Hunter

Honorary Professor, FHSS Management and Support

Dr Magdalena Ietswaart

Dr Magdalena Ietswaart

Senior Lecturer, Psychology