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Hi-tech mouthguards used in study to better understand concussion

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sun, 6 Jun 2021, 9:56AM
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Hi-tech mouthguards used in study to better understand concussion

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sun, 6 Jun 2021, 9:56AM

Hi-tech mouthguards are being used in a new study to better understand concussion at the lower levels of the game.

The world rugby funded study is using 700 players in Dunedin and is one of the first of its kind, to focus on community clubs rather than professional athletes.

New Zealand Rugby Research Scientist Danielle Salmon is leading the study and spoke to Francesca Rudkin.

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