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Case study

Controversial topic: Return to competitive sport after severe traumatic brain injury

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Pages 1315-1317 | Received 03 Mar 2007, Accepted 03 Oct 2007, Published online: 03 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

Various guidelines have been proposed for returning to sport after concussion or mild TBI. However, no such guidelines exist for severe TBI. This study presents three cases of athletes who sustained severe TBIs and returned to competition. The rational for their clearance will be discussed.

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