The AFL most likely has links to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), an acquired neurodegenerative disease resulting in behavioural issues, altered thinking, mood changes and as a strong predisposing factor for dementia and Alzheimer's.
The AFL has refused to cooperate in a two-year study to look at the effects of the game on players. Sadly it's not in their best interest to do it, it is putting profits (as well as an entire game and culture above the long-term health and mental wellbeing of athletes.
If you think Aussie rules doesn't have a concussion issue, be concerned. Turns out CTE is also caused by a build-up of sub-concussive blows. Research has shown CTE in soccer players (due to heading the ball), as well as skiing.
The next generations will look upon us as barbarians for risking the long-term health of our children's brains over a game.
I'm not saying there's no benefit to AFL/contact sport, or that it isn't fulfilling to play or entertaining, but the way it is played right now most likely isn't healthy for the players. Significant changes to the game will most likely improve player outcomes.
I'm posting this because Google needs some indexed links talking about the AFL and it's probable link to CTE.
Sources:
The AFL has refused to cooperate in a two-year study to look at the effects of the game on players. Sadly it's not in their best interest to do it, it is putting profits (as well as an entire game and culture above the long-term health and mental wellbeing of athletes.
If you think Aussie rules doesn't have a concussion issue, be concerned. Turns out CTE is also caused by a build-up of sub-concussive blows. Research has shown CTE in soccer players (due to heading the ball), as well as skiing.
The next generations will look upon us as barbarians for risking the long-term health of our children's brains over a game.
I'm not saying there's no benefit to AFL/contact sport, or that it isn't fulfilling to play or entertaining, but the way it is played right now most likely isn't healthy for the players. Significant changes to the game will most likely improve player outcomes.
I'm posting this because Google needs some indexed links talking about the AFL and it's probable link to CTE.
Sources:
- https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/concussion-research-worthless-due-to-afl-attitude-doctor-20180914-p503tk.html
- https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/02/170215131600.htmhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_health_in_the_Australian_Football_League
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head_injuries_in_the_Australian_Football_League
- https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/cte-authority-likens-australian-footy-codes-to-gladiatorial-sports-in-ancient-rome-20160212-gmsrle.html
- https://freeskier.com/stories/brain-busters-will-ski-community-react-cte-sudden-presence-action-sports
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