Oxford United Academy taking part in brain injury study
Volunteers are being recruited into a two-year study exploring the impact of head injuries on the developing brains of 11 to 18-year-olds.
Researchers at the University of Oxford will use cutting-edge MRI scans to uncover why some children have worse outcomes than others after suffering a head injury during sport.
Oxford United Academy are participating in the research. "At the moment heading is an important part of the game," said Sam Coleman, Head of Academy Sports Science and Medicine at Oxford United.
"But I think the research that we're involved in here is really important to try and understand what the actual long-term risks are of heading, that's why we're happy to participate."
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