Event: 'Gray Matters: Brain Injury In Sports' Print
  Greater Boston
Events taking place in the Boston area.
Date: Thursday, September 27, 2012 At 06:30 pm
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Location: C. Walsh Theatre, Suffolk University

 

 

Description: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) in professional sports has made the headlines this year, but has been problematic for scores. Retired professional soccer player Taylor Twellman and retired WWE wrestlerChristopher Nowinski both have first-hand knowledge of the effects of TBI on behavior, mental processes, and careers. At ThinkTaylor, Twellman educates players on recognizing and treating injuries, while Nowinski’s work at the Sports Legacy Institute includes researching TBI in sports and translating results into safety programs. Legendary sportscaster Bob Lobel draws out whether the threat of TBI means new rules, new equipment, or the end of certain professional sports.

Christopher Nowinski will be signing and selling copies of his book, “Head Games: Football’s Concussion Crisis from the NFL to Youth Leagues” at the end of the event.