He took “headphones” of them! After Sébastien Chabal’s statements on his neurological disorders, the problem of concussion in the sport returns to the front of the stage. Decryption and explanations with a sports doctor.
No more memories of only one of his games. No more than the birth of her daughter. Some memories of childhood but which he ignores if they are true or if they have been told to him. Sébastien Chabal, the former French rugby international from 2000 to 2011, famous for his build, his facial hair and his virile tackles, has just delivered a disturbing testimony in the program “Legend” on Youtube. “”Yes, and very amazing, Comment with Sciences and future Professor Xavier Bigard, sports doctor. Not totally surprising either given the expected severity and the high rehearsal of the concussion undergone by this player who do not seem to have been medically taken care of. But, no longer remember any match is quite unique. This shows how severely touched and impacted in his career.”
10% of athletes have already undergone a concussion
To shock that it be, the testimony of this 47 -year -old former rugby player, now a consultant for the channel Canal+reveals to what extent the intensive practice of a high -level sport has a long -term impact on health. Especially with regard to concussion (CC) concussion (CC). Currently, CCs represent nearly 10% of trauma related to the practice of a sport and a third of them affect young practitioners under the age of 20.
Obviously, not all sports are housed in the same brand. The danger is not the same if you practice hockey or karate as the ping-pong … but, overall, all sports involving handled objects (butt), projected (balloons) or mobilizing high travel speeds (horse riding, mountain biking) are at risk of CC.
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