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Julian Owen, Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Physiology, Bangor University

A mild concussion from amateur sports might not cause cognitive decline – but repeated injuries can

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A single mild concussion while playing amateur sports does not lead to long-term cognitive decline a recent study has found.

This conclusion may seem at odds with much research on head injury and concussion in sport. However, a closer look at the study shows its findings are not so different after all: experiencing repeated concussions is not a good thing.

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