Soccer injuries to the brain. A neuropsychologic study of former soccer players

Thirty-seven former soccer players of the National Football Team of Norway were individually examined with an extensive battery of psychologic tests. The neuropsychologic examination demonstrated mild to severe deficits regarding attention, concentration, memory, and judgment in 81% of the players....

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Published inThe American journal of sports medicine Vol. 19; no. 1; p. 56
Main Authors Tysvaer, A T, Løchen, E A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.1991
Subjects
Adult
Brain Damage, Chronic - diagnosis
Brain Damage, Chronic - etiology
Brain Injuries - diagnosis
Brain Injuries - etiology
Brain Injuries - physiopathology
Humans
Intelligence Tests
Male
Middle Aged
Neuropsychological Tests
Norway
Psychomotor Performance
Soccer - injuries
Norway
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Summary:Thirty-seven former soccer players of the National Football Team of Norway were individually examined with an extensive battery of psychologic tests. The neuropsychologic examination demonstrated mild to severe deficits regarding attention, concentration, memory, and judgment in 81% of the players. This may indicate some degree of permanent organic brain damage, probably the cumulative result of repeated traumas from heading the ball.
ISSN:0363-5465
DOI:10.1177/036354659101900109