Concussion suffered through amateur sport ‘not linked to cognitive decline’

The sport-related concussion group showed 4.5% rank better working memory than those who had not experienced a sports-related concussion, and 7.9% better reasoning capacity than those without concussions. File Picture: iStock

Amateur athletes who suffer concussions while playing sports may not face the long-term cognitive decline often associated with head injuries, a study suggests.

These athletes may even experience better cognitive performance in some areas compared to those who never sustained a concussion.