Inside Wally Lewis' Ongoing CTE Battle

Inside Wally Lewis' ongoing CTE battle

Rugby league icon Wally Lewis has bravely shared his ongoing struggle with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), shedding light on the effects the condition has had on both him and his new wife, Lynda Adams. The celebrated State of Origin star first spoke publicly about his diagnosis in 2023, sparking important conversations about the brain disease. (Credit: Getty) AN ONGOING BATTLE CTE, a degenerative brain disorder caused by repeated concuss…

Poor footballer mental health may be a symptom of CTE, but it is the risk of CTE that should be prevented

The concussion risks of sportspeople continue to appear in the media and popular discussions after every suicide, death, or retirement of sportspeople who play contact sports. Recently, Alan Pearce, Professor, Adjunct Research Fellow, School of Health Science, Swinburne University of Technology, wrote an opinion piece for The Australian newspaper (paywalled) that touched on some occupational … Continue reading "Poor footballer mental health may …