DALLAS: Manawatu’s Aaron Good made an early exit from professional rugby, having suffered 18 months of concussion related symptoms.
Concussion, even a minor knock, should not be downplayed, say Manawatu rugby players who are suffering the consequences.
Former Manawatu Turbos halfback Aaron Good, 33, has labelled players who ignore the symptoms of concussion silly, having been forced to hang up his boots after battling headaches and mood swings since 2009.
New research has come out of Massey University, finding even minor trauma, not just to the head, can lead to early dementia…