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Chapter 8 - Rugby: Concussion and Mental Health Symptoms

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 July 2020

By
Thomas McCabe ,
Catherine Lester ,
Simon Kemp  and
Rob Vickerman
Edited by
Amit D. Mistry ,
Thomas McCabe  and
Alan Currie
Amit D. Mistry
Affiliation:
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust
Thomas McCabe
Affiliation:
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Alan Currie
Affiliation:
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
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Summary

BD is a 34-year-old semi-professional rugby union player and a part-time schoolteacher. Three years ago she suffered three concussions during one season and required a prolonged period of rest. Following an extended RTP protocol, which involved a month away from any rugby contact and a gradual increase in physical activity, she was integrated back into the team environment although she always thought she never reached her previous level of performance.

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Case Studies in Sports Psychiatry , pp. 98 - 108
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2020

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