01. Head injuries
There are two types of head injury: external and internal. Here's what to do.
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A serious head injury or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in rugby occurs when severe blow to the head causes damage to the brain.
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03. Head injury: Concussion
Concussion in rugby should be identified timeously and treated as a serious condition. A player with concussion should be out of the game for at least three weeks.
Read | 04. Head injury = Parkinson's risk
People who suffer a severe head injury with a loss of consciousness and memory may be at greater risk of developing Parkinson's disease later in life, a new study suggests.
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05. Help for nosebleeds
Nosebleeds are common injuries and can be easily treated, according to Canada's St. John Ambulance. Here's how to handle a bloody nose.
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A nosebleed is usually due to the rupture of small vessels overlying the anterior (front) part of the nasal septum, which contains many fragile blood vessels.
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07. Concussed All Black risked death
Continuing to play after being concussed - as was the case when Hurricane halfback Piri Weepu was knocked unconscious - could lead to death, says a head injury expert.
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