
OpinionSeptember 1, 2017
Head Injury and Chronic Brain Damage: It’s Complicated
Pro athletes can have other conditions that make diagnosis difficult
Carrie Esopenko is assistant professor in the Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences, School of Health Professions at Rutgers University. She is a lead investigator on the Baycrest Brain Health in Professional Athletes Study, involving brain and behavior studies of retired professional ice hockey players.

Head Injury and Chronic Brain Damage: It’s Complicated
Pro athletes can have other conditions that make diagnosis difficult