The International Concussion and Head Injury Research Foundation (ICHIRF) is a non-profit organisation carrying out concussion research in sport.
London, England
Joined August 2015
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Supporting research into whether there are long-term effects of #concussion years after people have retired from sport, and how those effects compare with the experience of those who have not competed in similar sports @Ruby_Walsh @ICHIRF
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"Though athletes are tough and can take a hit, there is a need for better understanding to help with treatment and management" - former Irish champion jockey Ruby Walsh in full support of the ongoing research by @ICHIRF
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🥁🥁🥁 drumroll 🥁🥁🥁
#IOCprev2020 #KEYNOTE 4
#Injuryprevention: when #returntoplay is not the way - Dr Michael Turner @ICHIRF
Make the most of #earlybird via bit.ly/2IcvWhp
#sportmedicine #sportscience #RoadtoTokyo #Concussion
Concussion in Sport retweeted
@basem_uk 2019 ANNUAL CONF SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT - CEO @ICHIRF, Dr Michael Turner presenting on Concussion & Informed Consent at #BASEMAnnualConf #Concussion Book now bit.ly/Conf2019BASEM
Concussion in Sport retweeted
Hear more from Dr Turner and jockeys about #Concussion in our #JockeyMatters 🎥 youtu.be/lr6i8P4csO0 via @YouTube
Dr Michael Turner, ICHIRF Medical Director & Chairman, spoke to the @courierjournal
"Helmets are great, but they’re specifically to prevent skull fractures.
There are no helmets anywhere in the world that have been proven to mitigate #concussion." #Racing #Horses
Concussion in Sport retweeted
Interesting article on #concussions and use of #helmets in #horseracing @ICHIRF @HeadwayUK @UKABIF @cbituk @peterrobinson86 #IfInDoubtSitThemOut
Dr Michael Turner, ICHIRF Medical Director & Chairman, spoke to the @courierjournal
"Helmets are great, but they’re specifically to prevent skull fractures.
There are no helmets anywhere in the world that have been proven to mitigate #concussion." #Racing #Horses
Concussion in Sport retweeted
Contact sports can do grave damage, especially to young players whose brains are still developing econ.st/2DvLESW
Concussion in Sport retweeted
Sports know how to reduce head injuries and make their games safer for players: by changing the rules. So far, few have done so.
A special report on head injuries in sport, and what can be done to stop them, for @TheEconomist
economist.com/international/…
Concussion in Sport retweeted
🥁🥁🥁.....#IOCprev2020 #Keynote announcement! 💥
#injuryprevention: when #returntopay not the way - Dr Michael Turner Medical Director of @ICHIRF & @TheISEH @ucl
#sportsmedicine
#Injuryprevention
#Tokyo2020
#BUCKETLIST
#concussion
Concussion in Sport retweeted
Implications for jockeys here and vital that the great work of @ICHIRF continues bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league… #HeadInjury #Concussion – at Moreton-in-Marsh, England
Concussion in Sport retweeted
Research shows female jockeys, footballers and rugby players have a higher rate of concussion than men.
No one is exactly sure why this is the case.
Dr Michael Turner believes we need to take a closer look at the risks female boxers face in the ring.
bbc.in/2ytU7Al
Concussion in Sport retweeted
Jockeys got preview of new #JockeyMatters Concussion film ft @ICHIRF @BHAPressOffice seminar @WetherbyRaces today. Film goes live next week
Concussion in Sport retweeted
With this in mind, we must promote concussion awareness to keep college athletes safe. tun.com/blog/lynchburg-colle… @ICHIRF @ConcussionLF
Concussion in Sport retweeted
Former riders urged to join study into the effects of concussion bit.ly/2rCBOa8
Concussion in Sport retweeted
#ConcussionInSport; a study set up by @ICHIRF (re long-term effect of sports concussion) seek retired jockeys for trials! #ClinicalTrialsDay teapaw.org/RacingPost/status/8659…
Concussion in Sport retweeted
Our Members found it very interesting and will be encouraging their retired player members to register their interest on the website teapaw.org/ICHIRF/status/81990161…
How was Dr Turner @PPFplayers board meeting? We look forward to a close association as we strive to find out more about #concussion in sport teapaw.org/PPFplayers/status/8183…
Concussion in Sport retweeted
Looking forward to hearing from Dr Michael Turner @ICHIRF on latest concussion in sport research at this morning's board meeting teapaw.org/worldrugby/status/8169…
Head injury education and prevention: New tougher approach is now in effect. po.st/OfNatn
Concussion in Sport retweeted
Michael Turner discusses the #sports #concussion study in our video #UKSCR16 @ICHIRF neurology-central.com/2016/1…
Concussion in Sport retweeted
Michael Turner discusses the Concussion in Sport study looking at long term effects of #concussion @ICHIRF #UKSCR16