Concussion in rugby: Scientists developing new tests

Name: Concussion in rugby: Scientists developing new tests
Uploaded: 2015-03-11T17:43:33.000Z
Duration: 3 min 6 s
Description: BBC East Midlands Today looks at new concussion tests being developed by scientists at the University of Birmingham.

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Scientists at the University of Birmingham tell BBC East Midlands Today about a new test being developed to help show the damage caused by concussions in rugby union.

The number of concussion injuries diagnosed in rugby union went up 59% last season - and 23 professional players were forced to retire.

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Rugby Union

11 March 2015